Whether the spell is effective or not is related to the person who recites the spell and the concentration of the heart when reciting the spell. It is really useful for winners to recite spells. There are many spells that can be recited. When we ordinary people are in danger, it is also useful to recite the mantra, Buddha and even God, but it is useless to distract ourselves.

For example, I have a lighter with me now. I lit it and recited the Buddha's mantra, hoping it would go out, but I tried, but it didn't go out. This is not to say that chanting Buddha's mantra has no effect, but that the purpose is not to put out fire.

I sincerely hope that you can find your own unique method.