9 Stress-Free Ways To Boost Your Self-Confidence On Video

9 Stress-Free Ways To Boost Your Self-Confidence On Video

 

Self-confidence on video is key. When you appear nervous and unsure, your audience will feel it and it will affect their perception of you as an authority on your topic.

Once you've made a few videos, you'll find that doing it isn't really that scary at all.

Here are a handful of easy ways that you can quickly boost your self-confidence and ramp up your video-making. The  more you do it the better you'll get at it!

Talk To The Mirror

Practice in front of a mirror. You'll see if you have annoying habits that may be off-putting.  Don't try to force yourself into something you're not, but if you look up look up a lot when you speak, for example, try to look at the camera a bit more.

This is a time-tested method used in public speaking that does build self-confidence on video.

It's also a chance to reduce the ums, likes and you-knows from your speech. You know?

Go For Bullet Points

When you create your script, don't write down every single word because you'll be tempted to read it. 

Instead, jot down bullet points or short phrases, and then practice out loud so that you know what you’re going to say when it’s time to record.

Only Do A Few Takes

When you record your video, do just a few takes to get in the groove in front of the camera.

Don't get obsessive about it!

Outsource Editing

Once you’re done with your takes, you can choose the best ones to include in your final video. If you’re not that good at editing, you can outsource to a video editor on Fiverr. 

There are a number of high-ranking editors on the site that will do the job for you for $10 & up depending on the scope of the project.

Just give them your rough video and let them make it wonderful!

Ask a Friend To Help

Have a friend behind the camera and talk to them.

Having a real person in the room to "talk your video to" can make creating it easier. Think of it as "training wheels" so you don't feel as though you're talking to yourself. 

It will help you to be more energetic and enthusiastic in your delivery when you get instant feedback from your friend's facial expressions. 

Once you get the hang of it, you'll be able to do the same alone in a room in front of your camera.

Just Do You!

One reason people get so nervous about video is that they think that they have to be all "newscaster" or "corporate" on video.

But you can only be you.

It’s the same thing when you write a blog post. Write what you think, not how you think you should sound, using big words and rambling explanations.

Be yourself. Talk the way you talk. Use the words you normally use. That's what your audience wants and that's how you attract YOUR tribe.

Mistakes Can Be Fun

Perfection is unattainable and a mistake or two in the finished product won’t ruin the video. It may even endear you to your viewers.

That’s one reason some people include bloopers at the end of a video.

It's good for a laugh and helps people feel as if they know you more. You do want to come off as a real human being after all.

Being real also gives you the self-confidence to just go with the flow.

Find a Coach

If your fear is practically a phobia, you may need to hire a coach.

A coach can help with training on making your videos better, and keep you accountable to ensure you publish on schedule, and more.

And your coach doesn't have to meet with you in person. You could work one-on-one over Skype, join a Facebook Group or find an online course.

Diet, Sleep & Exercise

This may seem like strange advice, but the better you feel about yourself in general, the better you’re going to be on video.

Eat right, take breaks for exercise and general activity, and drink enough water so you don’t feel dehydrated when you're on video.

A good night's sleep is a biggie that many people overlook. You need your sleep to function well.

Burning the candle at both ends won't make you a hero, it'll just destroy your health.

You need to be sharp, alert and look well-rested to give your best to your audience.

Choose Your Backdrop

Not only should you be looking at something pleasant, but your audience should also see a background that fits your style and branding.

It shouldn't distract from your message, but it should still make for an attractive scene.

It can be something as simple as you at a desk with a large monitor behind you displaying a landscape or other colourful image.

If you're doing a really short video, you could do it on your phone in a park, garden or other natural setting.

That said, when you set up your space properly, look and feel good, and of course know your subject matter, it's going to automatically boost your self-confidence on video.

 

 

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