10 Tips for Good Vocal Health
How to Maintain a Healthy Speaking Voice
Here are 10 ways you can protect your voice for your conversations at work and in your daily life. Our vocal health is important for our communication. Learn the red flags to prevent vocal damage, and how to restore and maintain a healthy voice. Use my checklist to ensure you have a healthy voice for your entire lifetime.
Your Vocal Health Checklist:
1. Listen to your body cues
Your physical voice will start “talking” to you if you over use it. Here are a few vocal strain warning signs:
Constant sore throat.
Constant hoarse voice
Constant loss of voice.
Excessive throat clearing.
Constant dry throat.
Leakage (No sound on certain pitches/extra breathy).
Your voice feels chronically tired.
If you are experiencing acute or ongoing vocal pain, you should seek out medical advice from an ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist) or a Medical Speech Pathologist.