Voice is essential for communication, expression, and conveying emotions. It plays a key role in communication, social connection, persuasion and artistic expression. Our voice influences how we interact with the world. It is a powerful tool for both personal and professional interactions and growth.
Here are some tips for taking care of your voice
Stay Hydrated
Drink at least 2-4 liters of water a day to keep your vocal cords lubricated. You can also try drinking warm herbal teas to soothe your throat. If you drink alcohol or caffeinated beverages, balance them out with water. Restrict the use of Alcohol and caffeinated beverages.
Take vocal naps
If you're speaking or singing for a long time, take short breaks to rest your voice. You can also avoid talking or singing too much if you're already feeling vocal fatigue. Try to sing and talk on your normal voice and avoid imitation of someone’s voice.
Avoid throat clearing
Clearing your throat can injure your vocal cords and cause hoarseness and breathiness of voice. Instead, you can try swallowing or taking small sips of lukewarm water to clear your throat.
Use a humidifier
A humidifier can add moisture to the air, which is especially important in dry climates or during winter. A recommended humidity level is 30%.
Warm up your voice
You can try humming, lips or tongue trills, or blowing raspberries to warm up your voice. You can also try singing through a straw or a CPR mask to add resistance and work out your vocal folds.
Practice good posture
Good posture can help you take care of your voice. Because your sitting posture affects your breathing pattern. Bad breathing pattern affects your voice quality.
Exercise regularly
Regular exercise can help improve your breathing and overall health which can also help your voice. Learn good breathing pattern during and after exercising.
Manage stress
Stress can impact how your voice functions, so you can try practicing mindfulness and deep breathing exercises to help you relax. You can also talk to a mental health professional if you need help coping with stress.
Practice good volume
Talk on a normal volume of voice. Do not scream or whisper.
If you observe roughness, hoarseness and breathiness in your voice consult a Voice therapist or Speech Language pathologist who specialize in Voice therapy or ENT specialist. They do detailed evaluation of your voice and help you with voice related problems.
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