Of late I was talking with a associate about acting. She’s not really into acting as much as I am and she told me that she speculated that acting was just playing make believe. I told her that she is in part right but that it’s inexact to think that there is only a inadequate amount of energy that goes into being a super actor. I told her imitation requires a amazing amount of focus and you have to be able to extend your body, mind and emotions in a way that goes beyond the bounds of what usual everyday people contend with . Acting is a craft and like any other profession and those who learn the fundamentals while allowing their own uniqueness to shine through rise to the top. They get picked for the best roles, they work with the best actors, and they make damn good money.

As a result of my exchange with my friend I decided to do a little research to learn more about the essentials that go into being a good actor. What I established is telling and if you’re in the acting occupation or in involved in some other kind of performing arts you’ll want to pay close attention. In this article I talk about focus and how to use your focus to outmatch your competition.

How well do you focus? Are you easily befuddled by things around you or can you easily focus intently on whatever is in front of you? Getting centered is such an important part of acting success and achievement in general. There are many things on the performance stage and in the actor’s environment that can become distractions. Your skill to focus your mind, emotions and physical movements will directly affect the quality of your performance. Staying focused on the task at hand can sometime be easier said than done. Below are some powerful techniques that you can use to enhance your focus.

"No steam or gas ever drives anything until it is confined. No Niagara is ever turned into light and power until it is tunneled. No life ever grows until it is focused, dedicated, disciplined." ~Joan Rivers

Focus happens when you take all the steam and emotion that is running through your body and psyche and you contain it until the ideal time to set it free in a certain direction and towards a certain action. You may be wondering how you can hold back your mind, body and emotions. How you can gain a quantity of personal control that lets you direct your energy to whatever task you see fit and how do you learn to use the perfect supply of force to get the job done. To gain any level of control you need to have a practice.

For physical control it helps to have a consistent exercise schedule. There are many positive outcomes to exercising and one is gaining a broader appreciation of bodies limits. Also exercising helps you to go beyond those limits and the result is more limberness physically, emotional and mentally. When you feel more comfortable in your body you do away with rigidity and increase your self-confidence which ultimately helps you feel more relaxed on stage and in general.

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