Vocal Rest for the Professional

Pace Yourself

Heavy voice users (sales people, presenters, singers/actors) rely on a well-functioning voice in their job every day.  Speaking is much like participating in a strenuous sport.  If you rely on a well-functioning voice, use “pacing” in the same way a marathon runner would.  “Pace” yourself with regard to frequency, loudness, and duration of voice use.  For example, alternate phone calls with periods of completing paper work and do your most taxing speaking after your voice has warmed up to prevent vocal fatigue and hoarseness. 

Here are some other high risk occupations:

Executives, professionals, salespeople, clergy, politicians, teachers, trainers, broadcasters, stock/commodity brokers, nurses, receptionists, waiters/waitresses.

Avoid losing your voice completely or becoming hoarse during the day by pacing yourself with regard to frequency, loudness, duration of voice use.