Category: Emotional Well-being
How Bullying Impacts Self-Esteem and Voice in Young People
Bullying harms young people, affecting self-esteem and mental health. Supportive environments are crucial for rebuilding confidence and encouraging communication.
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Coping with Emotional Overwhelm: Simple Strategies to Try
Simple techniques like Jin Shin Jyutsu point holding, saccadic eye movements, grounding, and gentle stretching aid emotional balance and reduce stress effectively.
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Singing Lessons for Emotional Well-Being
Emotional regulation is managing and responding to one’s emotional experiences effectively. Within the context of therapy, it plays a crucial role in enhancing mental…
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Breath, Sound, Bliss: Transforming Singing from Artistic Pursuit into Meditative Practice
In this article, we explore how mindfulness techniques can enhance your vocal practice, promote self-awareness, and lead to authentic expression through harmonious Be-ing. Singing is…
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Unlocking Authentic Expression: Traditional vs Functional Voice Training
Voice training should be more than just hitting the right notes or achieving a pleasing sound. It should also be about unlocking authentic expression—the ability…
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How Voice Lessons Help You Overcome Stage Fright and Build Confidence
Are you a singer who struggles with stage anxiety? Do you find yourself worrying about making mistakes, forgetting your lyrics, or being judged by your…
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What Acting can teach us about Emotional Self-Regulation
Can actors teach us how to manage our emotions more effectively? Surprisingly, yes. While actors may seem emotionally detached, their craft demands deep emotional awareness,…
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Tom Hiddleston, Acting and the Music of Life
‘I want to be able to play my emotions like a piano.’ -Tom Hiddleston, actor This article examines emotional management in the context of acting…
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Slower, Lower, Weaker: A New Training Paradigm
‘Higher, Faster, Stronger’ highlights peak human achievement in the Olympics, showing the drive to surpass limits. In contrast, ‘Slower, Lower, Weaker’ suggests mastery through mindfulness…
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Competition Culture and the Asian Psyche: A Personal Reflection
I’ve watched my students perform in Winners’ Recitals both in Singapore, where I live, and across the globe. Invariably, the program is full of Asian…
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Body. Mind. Voice: An Exploration into the Psychosomatic Implications of the Emotions on Vocal Expression
Presentation by Grace Ng Ee Wern on 17 October 2015. Part of the Fringe Festival, International A Cappella Festival. Organized by the A Cappella Society…
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Jin Shin Energy Healing for Student Wellness
Jin Shin Energy Healing is a gentle, non-invasive form of energy work that uses light touch to harmonize the body’s energy system. Whether practiced by…
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Listening with the Heart-a Body-Mind approach for Voice Teachers
“I think therefore I am”. This statement by Rene Descartes proposes a Mind-Body split where a person’s Mind is the sum total of his or…
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