What really helped me go from, a moderate stutterer to having increased fluency was

What really helped me go from, a moderate stutterer to having increased fluency was **Making a habit of always talking slowly and deliberately whether you stutter or not. It is better to go too slow than too fast.** 1 It is easier to control a slow turtle than a fast rabbit, so slow down. This first guideline calls for you to build the habit of always talking slowly and deliberately. This induces a manner of talking which is generally respected. But it is mainly recommended because it will result in a more varied and relaxed manner of speaking which is more responsive to therapy procedures. Also, taking your time when talking tends to counteract feelings of time pressure that stutterers sometimes have when called on to speak. Some speak too quickly, trying to get their words out before they stumble or block. This just tends to generate tension and aggravates their stuttering. To help reduce time pressure, it is also suggested that when you talk, you should often pause momentarily between phrases (or sentences). This will help lessen time pressure reactions. Temporarily accepting your role as a stutterer, resolve to make a special effort to talk slowly and deliberately all the time. It may not be easy to do and will take concentration, particularly if you have been in the habit of speaking rapidly. It may also feel unnatural at first, but if you can adjust to this manner of talking, it will be beneficial. Most importantly, you will be under much less time pressure.