Nervousness: Is it a natural feeling?

Nervousness is a feeling that we encounter every day, may it be from work, in the school, peers and others. The central nervous system is the one responsible in accepting information or data from the external which will be passed through the brain. It is actually our mind that controls our feeling of nervousness. I was surprised that our brain is not only responsible for thinking but rather it also controls the behaviour of an individual. Now, I am more confident of myself since I have learned that I am not alone in this weird feeling. Thus, nervousness is a natural feeling of people who were at the state of panic, stress from work or environment, the well-known public speaking and the like.

Since dealing with nervousness is a common concern of students nowadays, a lot of effective ways or tips to control it have been proven scientifically. Based from my experienced, every time there were events wherein I have to speak in front of a crowd, I would always take a deep breath before the actual presentation. Also, I would always tell to myself, “I can do this”. It is a big help in relaxing my body that adds confidence in me which I believe is one of the abilities of a good speaker. Next is eating the foods you love which are rich in carbohydrates. In my case, a cup of coffee helps in awakening my body.  Although many said to stay away from caffeine because it adds to nervousness, for some reason I am used to drink coffee because it lessens the feeling of nervousness in my body. In addition, a bar of chocolate makes my mind active to talk about the topic. That is why I would always make sure to eat one whenever I will speak or take a test. And lastly, be prepared. Preparation is a need in achieving our goals in life. Just like what Henry Hartman once said, “Success always comes when preparation meets opportunity”. It only proves that nothing is impossible when you are prepared. 

On the other hand, the possible topics that I would like to discuss in my informative speech are teenage pregnancy (cause and effect), about the secret weapon of becoming the best magician, and human trafficking which includes drug trafficking and others. I chose these topics because it is timely and it is about the life and safety of every Filipino inside and outside the country. Also, I hope that these researches will contribute to the betterment of our country.