It is impossible to get rid of stuttering in a short time. You can learn not to stutter only by hard work, contacting a speech therapist or doing it yourself. If you seriously decide to get rid of this ailment, you must strictly follow some techniques.
Instructions
Step 1
Release tension from all over your body before speaking. Keep your arms, neck, and back relaxed. Lower your shoulders to a natural level if you are in the habit of lifting them. Don't focus on stuttering, don't tell yourself it's a big problem. Your stuttering isn't really a big problem for the people around you.
Step 2
To gain confidence in your voice, talk to yourself while standing in front of the mirror. Set aside at least 30 minutes each day for this activity. You can talk about anything, it is important to get used to the picture, when you simultaneously speak and see your reflection in the mirror, so you will gradually reduce stuttering in your speech. Later, when you have any important conversation, remember this exercise, your voice and your reflection. It will help you relax and build confidence.
Step 3
Quite often, the reason for stuttering is the inability to breathe correctly during a conversation. To solve this problem, read books aloud as often as possible. This reading may be uncomfortable at first, but it is a very effective way to deal with breathing problems. Special exercises can also be performed to correct breathing. For example, take a couple of deep breaths before starting a conversation; if you feel uncomfortable, take a breath through your nose. Learn to speak at a moderate pace, fast speech will knock your breathing out, leading to stuttering.
Step 4
If you stutter about the pronunciation of specific words, try writing them down on a piece of paper and slowly saying them out loud, while reading the syllables. Difficult to pronounce words can be replaced with synonyms that are easy for you and do not spoil your speech. If you feel that you are losing control of your speech and may start to stutter, do not be afraid to pause the conversation, relax and keep talking.
Step 5
Another common cause of stuttering is fear. Try to stay upbeat before speaking, it will help you get rid of nervousness and speak confidently. Do not think that your speech can be interrupted by stuttering, pessimistic expectations will only exacerbate the problem.
Step 6
When talking to the person face to face, try not to look them in the eye all the time. Constant eye contact can make you nervous, leading to stuttering. Moving your gaze to the side or just looking into the distance will help you feel comfortable while talking.
