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This article was co-authored by Leah Morris. Leah Morris is a Life and Relationship Transition coach and the owner of Life Remade, a holistic personal coaching service. With over three years as a professional coach, she specializes in guiding people as they move through both short-term and long-term life transitions. Leah holds a BA in Organizational Communication from California State University, Chico and is a certified Transformational Life Coach through the Southwest Institute for Healing Arts.
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Spitting saliva as you speak can be an embarrassing problem, but it is reversible. This article provides some ideas on how to reduce the possibility of this happening.
Things You Should Know
- Take a moment to swallow before you speak.
- Speak at a slower pace.
- Practice speaking in front of the mirror.
Steps
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![Step 1 Practice in front of a mirror.]()
Practice in front of a mirror. This also helps with conquering lisps, stuttering, and most other speech problems.[1] -
![Step 2 Tell yourself you are going to fix the problem.]()
Tell yourself you are going to fix the problem. Self motivation is big in this.[2]- Saying affirmations loudly and hearing them has a powerful impact.[3]
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![Step 3 Always swallow before you speak.]()
Always swallow before you speak. This almost always eliminates most of the problem.[4] -
![Step 4 Don't speak too fast.]()
Don't speak too fast. Speaking fast always increases the risk of spitting.[5] -
![Step 5 Always be confident!...]()
Always be confident! Being confident and believing in yourself is the key to getting over any problem (except overconfidence).[6]
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Things You'll Need
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References
- ↑ https://www.asha.org/PRPSpecificTopic.aspx?folderid=8589935321§ion=Treatment
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-power-prime/201201/personal-growth-motivation-the-drive-change
- ↑ https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/affirmations.htm
- ↑ https://www.therabreath.com/articles/oral-care-tips-and-advice/how-to-avoid-spitting-when-talking/
- ↑ https://www.therabreath.com/articles/oral-care-tips-and-advice/how-to-avoid-spitting-when-talking/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thicken-your-skin/201509/the-essence-confidence
- ↑ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0924224417300092
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This article was co-authored by Leah Morris. Leah Morris is a Life and Relationship Transition coach and the owner of Life Remade, a holistic personal coaching service. With over three years as a professional coach, she specializes in guiding people as they move through both short-term and long-term life transitions. Leah holds a BA in Organizational Communication from California State University, Chico and is a certified Transformational Life Coach through the Southwest Institute for Healing Arts. This article has been viewed 251,602 times.
Co-authors: 20
Updated: October 25, 2022
Views: 251,602
Categories: Discreet Bodily Etiquette | Teeth and Mouth Health
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