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  1. Free Association - Every morning, instead of going straight to the toilet to take a huge piss, I pull out the camera on my phone and record myself talking for 10 minutes straight in stream of consciousness. This is my version of daily journaling. For 10 minutes I talk about anything that comes to my mind without stopping, even if it makes no sense, and most of the time it doesn't. After doing this for a week, I immediately noticed results. I can now speak with less of a filter, no filler words, and I don't have to think of what to say next especially if I want to talk to a cute girl.
  2. Narration - A lot of the books I have on my bookshelf have been collecting dust. I had to give them some love. I've been picking up a book and reading it OUT LOUD as if I'm narrating an audiobook. It's a different process than reading in silence because my voice, a physical instrument, was being used. My vocal apparatus was being exercised as a muscle and I was getting used to what it would be like to speak constantly and cohesively. The gift of the gab.
  3. Chat Rooms- I started going to a free online chat website that allows users to socialize with others through a webcam. I'll be honest, I saw of a lot of dicks and weird stuff. Aside from that, chat rooms like Omegle are a great simulation for meeting a stranger in real life. I got to work on being able to hold a conversation, my listening skills, leading a conversation, and being able to banter with humor.

And there you have it. 3 easy things you can implement RIGHT NOW to get better at talking. If you have any questions I am more than happy to answer them.