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commentr/StutterOct 2, 2021
1 points

Disclose your stutter first, even a stutterphobe will feel some guilt in laughing at you if you do this. Always have a backup plan, it can be anything from working at the grocery store to a job offer ...

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commentr/StutterOct 1, 2021
7 points

I know what you are going through and please do not put so much pressure on yourself. When I had to defend my master's thesis, I practiced for weeks every single day until it became muscle memory. A...

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commentr/StutterSep 30, 2021
1 points

Here's what I would do (and have done). 1. Write a letter of resignation. This provides a formal record of termination of contract (if you have one). The least it needs is your last day of work. Y...

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commentr/StutterSep 29, 2021
1 points

Two things: 1) In your regular meetings (with team mates, with vendors, etc), always ask one or two questions early in the meeting. Two benefits: it makes you comfortable for the remainder of the me...

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commentr/StutterSep 27, 2021
1 points

I practiced my name in front of my bathroom mirror daily until the fear and anxiety was gone. Also, a game changer for me was not caring what people thought of my stutter; my confidence grew after t...

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postr/StutterSep 26, 2021
7 points

Anyone else feel like the Sunday scaries are worse for us. Another week & fight of getting our point across. 😆

Anyone else feel like the Sunday scaries are worse for us. Another week & fight of getting our point across. 😆 ...

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commentr/StutterSep 23, 2021
1 points

First of all do not try to hide your stutter. I know it's easier said than done but trust me. Second, try to do some practice. I did something like that. First i used to read with real loud music in...

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commentr/StutterSep 21, 2021
8 points

An EXCELLENT book that I recommend is Mel Robbins the "5 Second Rule". I recorded a podcast episode on it and it completely changed my life as a PWS...

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commentr/StutterSep 21, 2021
3 points

When I was defending mine, before I started I'd asked if people with speech disorders are allowed more time as I feared 20 minutes might not be enough for me. So I guess it was an indirect way of comm...

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commentr/StutterSep 20, 2021
1 points

Hello, 1. Get a quality night of sleep in beforehand (standard 8 hours) 2. Practice what you are going to say repeatedly beforehand 3. Accept that you probably will stutter 4. Meditate, or do anythi...

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commentr/StutterSep 20, 2021
7 points

Practice what you're going to say. It helps me usually. And if you feeling that you gonna stutter start the sentence with “ohm” or something it might help...

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postr/StutterSep 20, 2021
5 points

Tips

Tips I got a presentation tomorrow and was wondering if you got tips to not stutter. It’s for my grade 10 business class...

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commentr/StutterSep 20, 2021
4 points

Hey I'm in the same boat as you! Will be defending my Master's thesis in a couple hours. The best of lucks to you, we can do it!...

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commentr/StutterSep 19, 2021
18 points

I’ve found that in some situations it’s better to say something like “ I do want to say that before I begin, that I do have a slight stutter and I hope that it doesn’t detract from any of the informat...

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commentr/StutterSep 19, 2021
1 points

First of all, CONGRATULATIONS!! Second, I would disclose and begin to practice with your buddies via Zoom, Skype, etc.. GOOD LUCK AND YOU GOT THIS!!!! I AM IN YOUR CORNER CHEERING YOU ON !!!!...

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commentr/StutterSep 18, 2021
4 points

I don’t have much experience with public speaking, but I used to have this problem on occasion when talking on the phone. I I think it ultimately boils down to being relaxed vs nervous. You don’t nor...

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commentr/StutterSep 16, 2021
3 points

Practice, Practice Practice. I train via Zoom hundreds of medical staff every other week and I was terrified until I asked a buddy to Practice with me. Also, I disclose my stutter before I begin ...

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commentr/StutterSep 15, 2021
3 points

1. Read with as much pation as possible. Don't exaggerate anything, just talk with emotion like you would tell a story. 2. Practice talking alot to yourself/in front of a mirror. Try to get out from ...

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commentr/StutterSep 7, 2021
2 points

I have so been there. What I did was practice in front of my bathroom mirror. I practiced greetings, I practiced every day sayings, I even practiced my name for days, for months, until it became bo...

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postr/StutterSep 5, 2021
10 points

How to approach ice-breaker activities?

How to approach ice-breaker activities? Staring sixth form (college) tomorrow, so obviously there'll be lots of ice-breaker activities. How can I approach these? Thanks...

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