Practicing reading aloud (or other techniques) like you do, I’m not sure if it could be beneficial in the long term because at home, we’re in a “safe” space, similar to when we’re with a speech therapist. These are places where we aren’t judged. I think it would be more effective to step out of that comfort zone and practice directly in challenging situations, where we fear judgment, to truly make progress. That said, I agree with you on the fact that visualizing ourselves in a place where we feel comfortable, or imagining ourselves speaking fluently in situations that are usually stressful, can make us much calmer and more serene, which in turn would boost self-confidence. Still, I have a question, how do you think we can build self-confidence in these situations? Because for me, it’s often self-doubt that takes over.