commentr/StutterJuly 1, 2023

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Regarding my last tip to reduce planning load. I **Googled** it and I found a list how to reduce planning load in speech: ​ >Shift your focus from trying to achieve perfect fluency to effective communication > >Prioritize conveying your message and engaging with your listener rather than obsessing over fluency > >Reduce self-imposed pressure to speak perfectly > >Increase your familiarity with the topic or content you'll be discussing > >Create a basic outline or structure for your speech > >Prepare and use prompting phrases or cues that can trigger the next point or idea you want to discuss. These can be transitional phrases, or keywords that serve as reminders during your speech, keeping you on track without the need for extensive planning > >Restrict the number of main points or key ideas you want to convey > >Avoid overly complex or formal language structures and instead opt for a conversational and natural style of speaking > >Regularly practice impromptu (spontaneous) speaking to improve your ability to think on your feet > >Pay attention to your nonverbal cues, including body language, facial expressions, and gestures to complement your speech, and reduce the need for excessive verbal planning > >Active listening during conversations or presentations helps you better understand the context and respond more naturally > >Focusing on the other person's message, can reduce the pressure to plan your response meticulously (very thoroughly)

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Anticipation & Avoidance

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Preparation & RehearsalOverthinking & MonitoringAvoidance & Substitution