Day 12: Listen to Your Body Your voice is a part of your body—it knows what it needs. If you feel tired, rest. If you’re thirsty, hydrate. Paying attention to these signals ensures your voice stays resilient during the busiest season of the year.

Day 11: Pace Yourself Think of the holiday season as a marathon. Plan your calendar to include vocal rest before and after big events. By pacing yourself, you’ll keep your voice strong for the moments that matter most.

Day 10: Watch for Vocal Fry Tired voices often slip into vocal fry, that low, creaky tone. While it’s common, it’s also fatiguing. Keep your speech energized to maintain healthy vocal habits.

Day 9: Skip the Whispering Contrary to popular belief, whispering can strain your voice. Instead, speak softly while maintaining proper phonation. This preserves your vocal health without compromising communication.

Day 8: Breathe with Intention Proper diaphragmatic breathing makes speaking easier and less tiring. Feel your rib cage expand and your stomach release as you inhale deeply. This technique not only supports your voice but also calms your mind.

Day 7: Clear the Right Way Throat clearing is tempting but hard on your vocal cords. Try swallowing instead—it’s gentler and keeps irritation at bay. Small changes like this protect your voice during periods of heavy use.

Day 6: Add Some Humidity Winter’s dry air is hard on your voice. Combat dryness by using a humidifier, whether it’s a personal-sized one for your desk or a larger unit for your home. Keeping the air around you moist will help your vocal cords stay flexible and protected.

Day 5: Avoid Loud Spaces—or Adapt Holiday parties are fun but can wreak havoc on your voice. Instead of shouting over the noise, try projecting your voice with forward resonance. It takes less effort and keeps your voice healthy while cutting through background din.