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First Steps In Training Your Voice
The first step in voice training is awareness. I have heard some colleagues say that unless one has a specific speech...
Remote Lessons – FAQ
Wondering how remote, live-streaming lessons work?
Why Are Routines Difficult to Stick To?
Are you struggling with a new routine? Do you keep sliding back into your old habits? Committing to a new routine can be difficult. Let’s take a look at three of the reasons a routine can be hard to stick to, as well as ways to make your new routine second nature before you know it.
Confident Voice Studio Receives Best of Portland Award Again
Confident Voice Studio Receives 2024 Best of Portland Award Confident Voice Studio is making the Portland area a...
Breathing Exercises and Other Techniques to Remain Calm
If you’re looking to improve your ability to stay calm and collected under pressure, then there are numerous different...
7 Ways to Make Time For The Things You Love
How do you make time for the things you love? It sounds easy but is hard to achieve.
As life continues to speed up, it can be difficult for us to keep up with all of the demands that are placed on our time. With so much going on at once, it’s hard to find someone that complains about having too much time on their hands. We have to juggle work, family commitments, trying to stay healthy and fit, and finding time for fun activities.
Use these techniques to create the time you require for important pursuits:
1. Use your mornings wisely.
2. Decide what you want to make room for.
3. Understand the ways you waste time.
4. Make a schedule.
5. Prioritize and eliminate.
6. Delegate.
7. Multitask.
8 Ways to Help Your Teen Overcome Shyness
Do you notice that your teen prefers to stay at home alone rather than go out and spend time with friends? It’s conceivable that they are dealing with their shyness and are unclear about how to handle or overcome it.
Being shy isn’t a bad thing.
But when you have a shy teenager, it might be that they are suffering from low confidence. Teenagers who are timid may find it difficult to express themselves, participate in social activities, or even make new friends.
If you want to help your teenager overcome this limitation, it’s important to consider the teen’s feelings and use a gentle approach.
Getting rid of shyness can take time, so it’s crucial not to push your teen too far.
If you think your teen is letting their shyness get in the way of living their best life, Consider these strategies to help them triumph:
1. Take Time to Understand Them
2. Talk to your teen
3. Start slow
4. Develop real strategies together
5. Rehearse the strategies at home
6. Encourage positive thinking
7. Work on speaking up in different situations
8. Focus on activities the teen loves