Personal Commentary

Confidence Cousins

Details: Category: Personal Commentary; Published: Wednesday, 18 October 2017 02:54; Written by Julia Palozzi

Drrrrumroll please: I’d like you to meet the Confidence Cousins

We’ve all heard of confidence (and most of us seek more of it!) but rarely do we acknowledge the equally important “confidence cousins”: self-esteem, optimism, self-compassion and self-efficacy. While we know stuttering is not directly affected by confidence, when we feel more confident we might feel less tension in our body, and that might make it just that much easier on our speech. Get to know the confidence cousins – you might like what you find!

Creating an Authentic Personal Brand When You Stutter

Details: Category: Personal Commentary; Published: Friday, 26 May 2017 19:20

Talking about personal branding makes many people cringe. This isn't helped by the fact that a lot of the hype behind personal branding can sound shallow and a little bit phony.

All that aside, having a personal brand is important. It shows the world who we are and what makes us unique.

Stuttering & Personal Growth: The Journaling Journey Towards Understanding

Details: Category: Personal Commentary; Published: Thursday, 30 March 2017 02:01

People who stutter tend to be more aware of their speech than anyone else. We tend to have an awareness of when speech is difficult for us and when we can speak with ease. Some of us may also have strong feelings attached to our stutters, whether they be positive or negative.

Finding Inspiration at the NSA Conference

Details: Category: Personal Commentary; Published: Tuesday, 18 July 2017 01:57; Written by Alexandra D'Agostino

At this year's NSA Conference in Dallas, Texas, I met Cilla Ramia, a conference First Timer who is both a nurse and a person who stutters. I spent quite a bit of time with her at the conference asking her questions, which she was happy to answer! Shortly after getting into Nursing School at Nipissing University in May, I began doubting myself and my capabilities of eventually becoming a nurse.

Sometimes, it’s good to listen. Sometimes, better not to!

Details: Category: Personal Commentary; Published: Monday, 01 May 2017 20:15; Written by Jaan Pill

tennis It's good to be a good listener, so that you know what the other person is thinking and feeling. On the other hand, sometimes we can encounter a form of self-talk that is not worth listening to at all. That sums up the key points in the article that follows.