CELEBRITIES - Stars who lose their nerve

Most pop stars appear to be brimming with confidence and self-belief, with hoards of devoted fans constantly beefing up their already inflated egos. So it makes it all the harder to believe some of these cocky young music stars are actually quaking in their boots, with little or no self-confidence.

But believe it or not that is the case, according to celebrity life coach, hypnotherapist and motivator Joseph Clough. He warns that music stars are increasingly losing their confidence due to negative incidents at festivals and concerts.

As the UK and Europe races toward the peak music festival period, Clough says a large number of musicians and celebrities are battling with their ebbing confidence and anxieties about being publicly attacked or harassed. He has highlighted the growing trend of stars being harassed or sometimes even “bottled off” the stage, where festival or concert crowds throw drink bottles at acts they do not like. It’s not only being a risk to their safety, but inflicts psychological damage as well.

As a result, Clough is working with an increasing number of celebrities and musicians who have been victims of harassment and verbal abuse from members of the public. The abuse is usually intended to get a reaction from the celebrities that can filmed on a camera phone and later put on to video sharing and social networking websites.

While it could be argued that celebrities do court attention and have chosen the lifestyle they live, Clough believes they do not deserve any form of physical or mental attack that could lead to longer lasting psychological issues.

“The psychological effects of public attacks can be career-ending,” he says. “I think it is important that members of the public are reminded that these celebrities are people too, and do not deserve to be attacked simply because of who they are. I am surprised that lessons have not been learnt from the examples of Princess Diana, Britney Spears and Amy Winehouse, to name three, having all had to play their entire lives out in public.”

Clough, who has seven years experience in the field, has worked with chart-topping stars such as Sandi Thom, who releases her second album Pink and the Lily this year, as well as popular TV personalities.

“It is a sad fact that the media and public can drop you as quickly as they built you up, and the same can be said across any sector of celebrity, be it sport, television, film, music or any other profession that pushes you into the limelight,” he says.

For more information go to www.josephclough.com.

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