Hey y'all! I hope everyone has had a great week. It has been hectic for me, but I'm glad the weekend is almost here.
I was really nervous last Thursday when I gave my speech. I did not want to give it, and I almost sweated through both my shirts. I knew I needed to calm myself down before I left my dorm to go to class. I was halfway between MBS and the library when I realized I had left my note cards sitting on my desk. My heart skipped a beat, my pores opened up, and my mind went into a frenzy. I knew I would not be able to give my speech in that condition. Then I thought back to the book where they gave advice on calming your nerves. I immediately put my ipod on "Let Love Move Me" by Donna the Buffalo (awesome song, you should check it out!) and started doing breathing excercising that I was taught back in marching band. I slowed my walk to match the beat of the music, and I inhaled for 4 counts and exhaled for four. Then I went to 8 counts, 12 counts, and finally made it with 16 counts inhale, and 16 exhale. By the time I made it to Bunnell, my mind was totally clear and I was ready to proceed with my speech. And to my surprise, I stayed calm throughout the class and was ready to give my speech.
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Hey Richard,
Welcome to blogging, I don't think you've blogged the whole class :]
It sounds like your speech technique totally worked for you. See, I get in my car and rock out to really loud rock music and I don't think it helps me at all! haha. I was really nervous too, and drank a couple red bulls throughout the day which I don't think helped either, so I might have to try your methods for next time.
You did a really good job! Not only was your speech informative, but funny too which I always enjoy.
I still think my idea for drinks before the next speech is spot on. I might have to try that one ;]
Good Job!
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