When you consider being healthy and taking good care of your body, most people just think about exercising and eating right. While this is true, many professionals like teachers, professors and public speakers must also consider the health of their voice - arguably their most important teaching tool. Below are some helpful tips to keep your voice healthy:
- drink 6-8 glasses of water a day
- humidify your environment
- limit alcohol and caffeine intake
Use sufficient breath support:
- maintain good posture by keeping shoulders and neck relaxed
- allow your breath to replace itself naturally (let your tummy go)
- don't speak at the end of a breath - pause and breathe as needed when speaking
Be Gentle with your voice:
- avoid clearing your throat - swallow and take a sip of water instead
- avoid coughing - take a sloe breath through your nose and have a sip of water
- avoid taking in the presence of a lot of noise
- do not yell or scream
Stay healthy:
- don't smoke
- eat well
- exercise regularly
- get sufficient sleep
(developed by Suzanne Bassett, speech-language pathologist, Reg: CASLPO)
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