Focusing on accuracy over speed, practicing regularly without looking at your fingers or the screen, stretching your wrists and fingers to prevent stiffness, and learning the home row positions of keys like "F" and "J" are tips that were provided to help improve typing skills and speed over time through muscle memory and relaxation. The document recommends slowing down, practicing often, taking breaks to stretch, and fully learning keyboard layout as methods to see gains in typing rate and comfort.