You don’t need to be the greatest singer or have had lessons to feel the joy from singing your favorite song.
By Clare Care
Singing balances activity in the vagus nerve, which helps to regulate your heart rate, blood pressure and digestion. There are so many benefits to having a good old sing song including the release of the feel-good hormones dopamine and serotonin. Even if you feel inhibited about the prospect of amplifying your vocal cords, I urge you to give it a try. You don’t need to be the greatest singer or have had lessons to feel the joy from singing your favorite song. If you are a first-time singer, then challenge yourself to sing a familiar song out loud. This can be done in the comfort of your own home, alone. Showers are a really good place to start, as the natural reverb makes for a kinder sound! I encourage you to take a song that evokes a wonderful memory, perhaps from your childhood or a special occasion. This will instantly make connections with your brain and raise your vibration to a happier state of mind. Then belt out the song, as though no one is watching. Start off with two or three great songs a day. Use the lyrics. Sing along to the tracks. Perhaps set up a karaoke style of practice.
For the more confident singer, you could share your song. There are many places that support singers. A local open mic night is a great place to start. They are usually very welcoming and you only need to come armed with one or two songs to get going. You will soon reap the rewards of performing to an audience in an intimate space. It can be quite daunting to begin with, but the feelings of accomplishment should outweigh the initial nerves.
I absolutely love to sing. It was my dream to sing in a band, so I invested in professional training and built up my experience. The first time I sang solo, I remember feeling so scared that my voice quavered with nerves, and my body was shaking. But I am sure you have heard the expression, “feel the fear, and do it anyway.” After the performance, I remember a rush of happiness and a sense of satisfaction for succeeding. From then on, I continued to learn and improve and fast forward many moons, I now front a band! We only play happiness inducing songs, as that is our overall vibe. We are a fun-loving band and make it our mission to give people the best night ever! Through my band life, I have met some amazing humans, traveled to stunning venues and had some wonderful adventures. You might decide to join a band and start strutting your stuff. If you want to avoid singing alone, then a choir might be a better option. The feeling of being in a group to create an impressive sound can evoke feelings of euphoria within. It is also a way of forming new friendships and shared experiences, which is another joy giver!
To connect with your spiritual side, chanting is another really good way to help raise your vibration for a positive mindset. The power of chanting can be extremely beneficial for breath control, stress relief and manifesting. It is also brilliant for meditation and self-discovery. There are many chanting groups out there. Find ways to connect through social media. Chanting can be a really uplifting way to source energy via your internal sound chambers. If you wanted to explore this method further, your chakra points each have their own energy center sound. Unlocking each sound promotes natural alignment for your body, mind and soul. So whether you choose to belt out a ballad, chant for enlightenment or do-re-mi as you dance, awakening your vocal chords can help you feel amazing!
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Clare Care is a presenter, author and singer. She is also a Happiness and Spiritual Life Coach who loves to help others live their best life! Her book, Happiness is Happening; 52 Ways to High Vibe! is an essential guide to finding your inner joy and is available on Amazon. Her podcast, Nourish Your Think Tank, has interviews with music legends and musings on life’s good vibrations. She hosts a weekly early breakfast and drive time show on NLive Radio. Clare fronts a function band and regularly performs at parties and corporate events. To enquire about coaching or online singing lessons go to https://www.clarecarepresenter.com.
