5 Actionable Steps to Performing Like Beyonce
Ever wondered what it REALLY takes to be Beyonce? Jessica Boston talks to Ellie Lees over at BT.com about Queen B’s expansive confidence.
Beyoncé became the first black woman to headline Coachella – California’s answer to Glastonbury. In her mighty, mighty two-hour performance at Coachella last weekend, Queen Bey got through a plethora of flawlessly choreographed dance routines, 26 earth-shattering hits, four costume changes, four guest appearances and even, perhaps most impressively, a nail polish change - not only that, she made it all look like it was easy, like she woke up like this. And then, to top it all off, she did it all again this weekend. Such a colossal feat has seen the festival colloquially re-christened Beychella, with her performance casting a long shadow other artists will struggle to climb out of. How does one woman achieve so much? We have no idea. I know the saying goes that you have the same number of hours in the day as Beyoncé, but the Flawless singer seems to have everything honed. If nothing else, I want her stamina after watching that performance. We found out what gives her one of the world’s most successful mindsets and how to get her stamina for yourself.
Create a more confident version of yourself
Beyoncé used to claim that every time she needed to do her best at a performance, she stepped into an alter ego: Sasha Fierce. “An alter ego can be a great way to create stamina. It’s like giving yourself permission to explore a different part of yourself and you can even convince yourself that your alter ego has the strength to complete the task required.” Next time you need to work on your own business or give an excellent presentation, focus on being a fearless or confident version of yourself.
Sense of purpose
Beyoncé finds extra motivation to always outdo herself by embracing the idea that there is a higher power looking out for her. Additionally, she has an extra sense of purpose and honour by being an icon for black women and feminism. Ask yourself what is your "Why?". Why are you doing what you do, or why are pursuing that goal? It's easier to be in the right frame of mind when reminded of this.
Enjoy what you are doing
Beyoncé clearly loves her work, and this has a major impact on her success. Have you noticed how time flies when you are enjoying yourself? "Next time you need to summon stamina like this, try and think of a way to connect what you’re doing back to a happy memory to find a way to make it fun." Time will go faster, and you'll be much more efficient.
Practise
“Human beings have limited focus, so if you have lots of fears about what could go wrong, your focus is pulled away from your performance. Beyonce trusts herself to deal with whatever emerges because she knows every beat of what she’s doing and expects the same of those around her. Rehearsal is not just about knowing the moves. It is about the confident mindset it creates in knowing you got this.” Practise with the same consistency, and you will master your art.
Look after yourself
She has a whole team of professionals making sure Beyonce is eating only what is best for her health and her career. However, you too can implement self-care by researching nutrition and healthy habits. Without self-care, is almost impossible to keep achieving your goals in a sustainable manner.
