If you wear a mask you become someone else, this can empower you to act differently or respond in a different way to situations than your usual self, do you feel uncomfortable or unconfident perhaps speaking in front of a large crowd?

Then why not imagine you are someone else, pick your persona according to the occasion perhaps a presentation to work colleagues, or host an event for a large number of people, pick someone you admire someone whose qualities you think would be good in this situation, if you are thinking of Bruce Forsyth then think again, as good and as professional as he is you may end up slipping into doing impressions or using his catchphrases “Nice to see you to see you… nice” this is not about being them, it is about being like them and in essence actually being you and allowing yourself to think and act in a different way.

Sometimes a prop or change of clothing can help, a bit like method acting, and a little like a good look charm that you can use to remind yourself of who you are,what you are about to do, and how you are going to do it. Preparation is often key to performing well so prepare and know your stuff and deliver it with the conviction and assertion of (replace with more appropriate name here) and this may help you understand your own personality better which can help give you a better art work life balance.