commentr/StutterOctober 2, 2021

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On top of the head I can think few points. 1)I always think that I am atleast this good that the other person is taking his time out to interview me. It’s increases my self-worth as well gives me some confidence. 2)I have always felt that I stutter more when I don’t get the chance to speak or I have to speak quickly or else some one else will take my chance.But in interview it is us who have to speak and other person will just ask questions.So I take my own time and answer it as slow as possible. Back of the mind, I check myself if I am speaking fast and reduce my speed. 3) Before answering any questions I take a breathe and then start answering the question. 4) One more thing which I have noticed is I stutter more if I don’t know the answer properly and there is some fear in my mind. To tackle it I try to be honest about my experience and if I don’t know any question and will straight up say no. 5) Having a right posture is also very important. Sometimes I stutter more if my posture is slouched. I try to keep a relaxed posture. 6) In my head I like to think that interviewer is my friend and we are just having a light technical conversation. 7) I remind myself that in professional world we have to talk to people and give interviews.There is no escape route from this.So If I stutter , I stutter. I accept it. But it doesn’t matter, I will give the interview thats my job. Not trying anything is biggest regret than trying and stuttering in the interview. 8) Prepare well for interview. I think if my preparation is good my confidence increases and will decrease stuttering during interview. Also for preparation , I sometimes stand in front of mirror and speak loudly answers of some expected questions. 9) I try to imagine sometimes the words coming out of mouth and seeing it and being very conscious about it. It’s very draining but it helps. I hope these points will be helpful for you. Thanks!

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Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience

Subthemes

Preparation & RehearsalAnticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentOverthinking & MonitoringHope & Motivation