I dont think we are stuttering simply because it is a habit, but I wholeheartedly agree about the stutterer's mindset. The consuming thoughts of "I will stutter on the word "dog,", "I want that to eat bit I cant say it", "I am going to stutter during the interview and they wont hire me" My theory on why your stuttering has decreased while changing this mindset? Thinking about stuttering increases our fears and anxiety, and fear and anxiety exacerbate our stutter. It's the vicious cycle. When you start being mindful about what is happening in the present; that is, focusing on the context of the situation, rather than the "how will my stutter perform?", the stutter is no longer the primary focus. Your brain is allowed to switch to what *should* be important. Instead of thinking about "I can't order a hamburger because I suck at H", your stuttering thoughts drift into the background and it allows you to think "I am starving, a hamburger sounds really good right now" In my experience, changing the stuttering mindset is a fundamental change that allows you to do other things. Changing your definition of a successful communication event. More positive thoughts towards speaking. And eventually building acceptance of your stutter.