Can drinking alcohol or smoking a blunt or cigarrette be used to help one relax !
Question:
Can drinking alcohol or smoking a blunt or cigarrette be used to help one relax before giving a public speech?
I have to give a speech in class but my nerves often get to me and I can't help speaking very rapidly. I was thinking about using some substance to help me relax. Just a very small amount. Has anyone has success using this tactic before giving a speech?
Answers:
you're going to have to control your nervousness with something else. Everything you mentioned will just cause you to screw up the speech.
I recommend you start learning deep breathing exercises and practice them before your speech. This will have you relaxed and in your right mind.
I've enclosed in a link where you can learn about this method.