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Mindset tips that are making me fluent Just going to put out my recent helpful you can, just simply try to take it slower and softer when there is a block. That means, when you sense a block coming, first slow the tempo, then drain all of the tension in your jaw/tongue/lips, and go as slow as you can while still moving forward. Don’t think too much about the sound you’re softly/slowly making, just think about talking softly/slower overall, not the specific tongue to roof of mouth tap, if that makes sense. Do not let tension build up at all. If a block comes, relax yourself “down” before going “up” and tensing up to push through the block. If you sound like someone who is super stoned while talking, you’re doing it right. It doesn’t have to be the whole sentence, just over the sound that’s the block. It sounds a lot more acceptable than any contortion habit we’ve built up to push through blocks (I had this bad). And it’s much more natural saying the sound. Plus people will be supportive if you are putting yourself out there to slow your speech to help yourself, so don’t be afraid! I know how intimidating it can be to apply to real life. Take the leap! It’s the best thing I’ve done for myself. Change is good.