Aguilera first performed the song live on '' The Oprah Winfrey Show '' on May 7 , 2010 , in a black one-piece and long black trench coat with high boots , accompanied by green laser lights and smoke . She ad-libbed several times during the performance , at one point explaining the song 's concept , stating to the audience , " This song is all about letting go and expressing yourself ! " On June 8 , 2010 , Aguilera performed the song on '' The Today Show '' . She also performed the song on '' Live With Regis and Kelly '' on June 10 , 2010 , and as a part of her concert on CBS 's '' The Early Show '' on June 11 , 2010 . Aguilera performed " Not Myself Tonight " in a medley with " Bionic " and " Woohoo " at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards . The song was also included on Aguilera 's set for '' VH1 Storytellers ''
2010 MTV Movie Awards
2010 MTV Movie Awards
Not Myself Tonight