Focusing on accuracy over speed and slowing down initially can lead to improved typing speed over time as one gains control and relaxes more. Regular practice to learn the home keys and type without looking is important for new typists. When wrists get stiff from typing, simple stretching exercises like opening and closing fingers, bending and rotating wrists can help. Ultimately, familiarizing oneself with the entire keyboard layout rather than just the F and J keys allows for faster typing without needing to feel for individual letters.