Your footsteps echo across the entire theater as you step onto the stage. Expectant faces are staring up at you, some smiling, some frowning- they all await to blown away. You take a deep breath as you feel the heat of the lights warm your body into a feeling of comfort. You smile and lift your head up high, prepared to become a star.

People may suffer anxiety or self-consciousness as they perform- I know I feel that way sometimes. I go through what could be called low self-esteem sometimes. It is definitely hard to overcome the feeling of awkwardness when you have the impression that everyone is judging you. You're at the audience's mercy, right? Wrong. They are at YOU'RE mercy, you just have to make sure they know that.

I strive to become confident as I step forward in my goals and dreams. I hope who ever is reading this feels inspired or motivated to boost a certain self-confidence and trust in themselves.

Christy Lynn