Overcoming Verbal Stuttering Through Writing Practice and Self-Confidence

Have you ever found yourself struggling to communicate your thoughts verbally? Many individuals, like myself, face challenges in conveying their ideas during spoken discussions. Although my thoughts are easily gathered and clear when writing, I often stammer and lose track of my thoughts during verbal interactions. This article explores how integrating writing practice and developing self-confidence can help overcome such verbal hurdles.

Practice Speaking with Your Writing Voice

One effective strategy is to practice speaking aloud with the same language and clarity that you use in writing. Start this process alone to ensure your practice is focused and without distractions. Once you feel comfortable with this technique, gradually introduce conversations with individuals who speak with a similar voice. The goal is to make this practice natural, allowing you to turn it on and off as needed.

Personal Experience with Verbal Stuttering

Just a few months ago, I faced a significant personal challenge. I had an accident 18 months ago and spent 15 weeks in the hospital, followed by 8 months of rehabilitation. Before this incident, I was a competent public speaker. However, upon reviewing videos of myself speaking, I realized I was having trouble finding the right words, leading to an incredibly slow pace.

However, through consistent practice and joining a speaking group that embarked on a 90-day challenge of posting daily Facebook Live videos, I improved my verbal clarity and speed. Currently, I am at day 70, and I no longer struggle to find the right words. My emotional expression is back to normal, and I am more confident in my public speaking abilities.

Building Confidence Through Essential Relationships

To further enhance your ability to communicate effectively, it's important to build a strong foundation of confidence based on consistent application of essential principles. These principles are universally true and can be exercised in daily life.

Essential Relationships of Reality

These relationships, which are valid regardless of who, what, where, or when they apply, create the diversity of phenomena we observe in life. By becoming consistent with these principles, you can enrich your life and build confidence. Here are a few key questions to ponder:

Are you willing to discard what you think you know in favor of what is universally true? Do you desire to learn by trying something without having to believe it or invest more than a minimal effort? Do you seek great results that come as you need them when you make the effort? Do you agree that life is better when you pay attention and appreciate? Do you accept that you are a unique place in the reality of life? Do you acknowledge that causes create effects? Do you recognize that nothing stays the same forever but life still continues?

When a person answers affirmatively to these questions and acts accordingly, the results are often significantly better than the advice that only tackles concepts.

Combining Mind, Mouth, and Muscle for Deep Changes

Research has shown that integrating the mind, mouth, and muscle is essential for deep and lasting changes. One approach recommended by Dr. Pamela Peeke is the use of mantras to achieve deep positive changes without spending thousands of hours in isolated settings.

Six Easy Steps:

Make a list of what you want. Remove all items involving wishing harm to others. Chant a mantra such as 'Nam Myoho Renge Kyo' until you achieve satisfaction. Continue chanting until you reach this state consistently. Enjoy the benefits and then help others. Repeat the process.

This method, often known as the Nichiren mantra, is a powerful tool for gaining clarity and confidence in your communication and overall well-being.