commentr/StutterMarch 2, 2023

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You GOT this. A few things that always (and still) help me: 1. Practice infront of a mirror and/or with of family and friends as an audience. It will allow you to know what sounds you’ll be saying, the order you’ll say them in, what you may block on, and what techniques to use to get through it. Practice till you nail it, and you’ll go to class confident. 2. Good night sleep the day before and a good breakfast the day of. When your body and mind are well rested and nourished, you’ll be less anxious and stressed. 3. Relaxation technique the morning of and immediately before your presentation. Flex each muscle group one at a time tightly for ten seconds, then release, and feel the tension leave your body. Start with jaw, neck, right arm, left arm, hands, core, right leg, left leg, feet. It sounds corny, but I’m telling you this worked for me all though college and continues to work in my professional life. 4. If your presentations or anything like mine, you will be graded on ”eye contact.” Pick a spot on people’s forehead, just above the eyes, and it will look as though you are making eye contact without the nervousness that actually making eye contact usually brings. Works well on first dates, too. I will not say good luck, because I don’t need to. You’ll do great. 👊

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Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy

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Preparation & RehearsalFluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing

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public_speaking