Even Oscar Winners struggle: What do I do about my nerves?
When you feel yourself getting nervous remember this: nerves shmerves. Everyone gets nervous. Everyone gets the jitters. Big deal? So what?Â
The more you are afraid of something, the more you empower that thing you’re afraid of. Instead of allowing your nerves to work against you, figure out a way for them to work for you. Allow them to help you focus. Learn to love them. Look forward to them. Use them as inspiration. Use them as energy. But whatever you do, don’t try and suppress them. You can’t squeeze nerves away. You shouldn’t try. You’ll only make them more powerful. That’s why it’s a good idea to turn that nervous jitter before a performance into an ally.
 Stop obsessing about your nerves. Quit looking for a magical way to make them go away. There are no elixirs, pills, diet regimens or deep breathing techniques. Forget it. You get nervous. So what? So does everyone. Focus on the needs of the scene. Get to the point. Win your argument. Affect the other person you’re talking to.
 Make your nerves your ally. Use them, or they will use you
