Sorry, I didn't clarify that. I meant to have a good inhale but speak on the exhale and your stomach will naturally deflate as it pushes the air out. I saw someone say to "think of it as a balloon" and it's true . I do have to say, there are times when I can't get a good inhale as it feels shallow and my chest feels uncomfortable and maybe even a little sore but breathing through the stomach still works. I imagine it won't last me forever but it's another technique to add to the list. My speech isn't 100% clear but it's better than it was this time last month. I've also found myself sighing a lot the past year since my new job. Not sure what the cause is but it's annoying.