| How to Sing With Confidence Posted: 21 Sep 2018 01:00 AM PDT Gaining confidence while singing is a process that requires practice. The most important part is learning to have fun no matter who is listening. Getting comfortable with your voice and mastering healthy singing techniques can help you do this. Sing as often as possible in front of different audience and you may soon be able to overcome self-doubt. EditFeeling Confident While Performing - Spend time at the venue before you need to perform. Singing in a new place can be a little frightening. To get around this, go to the stage when no one else is around. Take some time to walk around and look out towards where the audience will sit. If you can, ask to test out the sound system or a microphone.
- You may not be able to practice at the venue, such as if you want to perform at a karaoke bar. You can, however, go to the bar and listen to other people perform.
- Stretch out your entire body before you need to perform. Flex not only your vocal cords, but your body as well. In addition to vocal warm-ups, such as humming notes in your vocal range, do some basic yoga poses. Raise your arms, touch your toes, dance around, and loosen up. Staying active can help you forget your worries while also preparing your body for singing.
- Any good stretch can help, but don't go overboard and hurt yourself.
- To get out excess energy and adrenaline, do some jumping jacks or air punches.[1]
- Always loosen your vocal cords before singing. Try choosing a word like "Re" and singing it up and down your vocal range.
- Stand upright with your shoulders relaxed. An important part of building confidence is mastering your posture while singing. Plant your feet firmly on the ground, standing straight. Lower your shoulders, keeping your head level with your audience. This keeps your airways free, allowing you to project your voice.[2]
- Even the act of standing in a position like this can cause you to feel a little more confident. In addition, your singing voice improves, leading to even more confidence.
- Breathe deeply before beginning to sing. Slowly breathe in and breathe out. Let the air go all the way down to the bottom of your lungs. You will need all that air when projecting your voice. You can also do this while singing. Focus on taking a deep breath, then using the air to radiate your voice out from the center of your chest.[3]
- Deep breathing is calming. By breathing away any nervousness, you can relax, focus on your voice, and gain confidence.
- To further calm your nerves and help you focus on your performance, spend a few minutes doing a mindful meditation. You can find guided meditations here: http://marc.ucla.edu/mindful-meditations
- Singing from your diaphragm also makes your voice stronger and helps you reach higher notes, so deep breathing is an essential technique for newer vocalists to learn.
- Avoid stopping if you make a mistake. All professional singers make mistakes. They don't let this stop them, however. They take risks when choosing songs and keep going when they slip up during a performance. Most of the time the audience won't recognize a mistake and won't remember it after you're done singing.
- Starting out can be scary, but mistakes are normal and help you grow. Remember that mistakes can't harm you. What matters is how you react to them.
- Don't be afraid to take risks with your performances! Choose challenging songs, go for that tough note, or sing in front of an unfamiliar audience.
- Focus on your song instead of the audience. Get lost in the song, not your audience's thoughts. You're not a fortune-teller and their thoughts don't matter when you're performing. Nail your song's lyrics and your singing technique no matter what you think of the audience. If you have to, imagine that the audience is cheering for you.[4]
- Focus on the lyrics and meaning of the song. Remember why the song is important to you and why you want to share it with the audience.[5]
- Even if music isn't in a language you understand, it can still move you. Express the music's sound and energy, since this is what will captivate your audience.
- You don't even have to look much at the audience. Instead of looking directly at someone's face, look at their forehead or look past them towards the back of the room so you don't get distracted.
- Take steps to lessen stage fright. Many professional singers struggle with stage fright. While you may not be able to eliminate it completely, you can lessen it by using tools like cognitive appraisal. Rather than focusing on what could or did go wrong, think about what could or did go well![6]
- You can even channel the boost of adrenaline from fear into your performance.
EditGaining Confidence through Practice - Warm up with vocal exercises before singing. You wouldn't try running a marathon without stretching, so don't sing without flexing your vocal cords. Start by sighing to gently stretch your vocal cords while also releasing physical and emotional tension. Sing different notes up and down your vocal range. Stop if you feel your vocal cords straining. Warming up your voice does protect your vocal cords, but it also gives you a chance to relax and gain confidence before singing.[7]
- Try warming up with lip trills. Put your lips together and vibrate your lips like you're humming. Practice this with different notes.
- Also try arpeggios, such as by singing the "Do Re Mi" tonal scale. You can also choose a sound like "Re" and sing it up and down your vocal range. This exercise is called a siren.
- Don't forget to use your entire body! This means maintaining your posture and relaxing your jaw.
- Practice at least 15 minutes every day. The more you practice, the more comfortable you will feel singing! Make some time so you can listen to yourself sing. As you hear your own voice, you will likely start caring less if others hear it too. In addition, you get plenty of time to improve your vocal skills, which also leads to more confidence.[8]
- Unfortunately, practice doesn't mean perfection. Remember to practice healthy singing, such as good posture and stopping when your vocal cords feel strained.
- You can sing when you're doing daily tasks like work or cleaning. This can help make singing feel second nature to you.
- Accept the sound of your voice even if it seems imperfect. Love your voice because it is uniquely yours. If you don't want to hear it, then don't expect the audience to want to hear it either. Any doubt you feel towards your voice shows on your face and in your body language. You are unlikely to ever feel confident if you are busy doubting your voice.[9]
- Many famous singers don't make it on their voices alone. Artists like Bob Dylan, Ozzy Osbourne, Britney Spears, and Madonna aren't technically gifted vocalists.
- No one is a "natural." Success while singing comes from practice as well as confidence from personality, songwriting, and stage presence.
- Work with a professional to train your voice. The easiest way to get started singing is to learn more skills. A teacher can guide you and give you feedback along the way. Seek out a vocal teacher in your area. Let them cheer you on as you learn to control and master your voice.[10]
- Select a voice teacher that is trained in the genre you wish to perform.[11]
- Express any concerns you have with your teacher. Let them know that your confidence is an area you want to work on. Teachers can show you how to relax and also find songs that challenge your limits.
- Practice singing in front of family and other small groups. Singing for a vocal teacher can help you gain confidence, but ask other people to listen to you sing too. This can be difficult, so find a setting that works for you. For instance, invite a few trusted friends or family members to listen to you at home.[12]
- Not everyone feels comfortable singing in front of people they know. A karaoke bar or open mic night might be better for you.
- You could also record yourself singing and share it with your friends and family or post it on social media.
- Have fun while singing. You can ask for feedback, but focus on getting comfortable on stage so you gain confidence.
EditChoosing the Right Song - Pick a song that has personal meaning to you. Most likely you can think of a few songs that have a meaningful place in your life. The song can be a childhood favorite, from a special moment in your life, or simply one that makes you feel like singing. When a song is personally meaningful, your desire to share that meaning can drive your performance.
- You'll have more confidence if you focus on why the lyrics to the song are important and meaningful to you.
- Since you know and love the song, you can focus on the song's meaning or energy rather than any nervousness you feel.
- During a performance, you may not be able to pick out the song you sing. Research the song if it helps you give the song more meaning. Then, learn the lyrics.
- Memorize the lyrics for any song you choose. Choose a few songs that you know so well you can sing them with both eyes closed, if possible. If you know all the words, you don't have to stress yourself out about forgetting them. Instead, focus on expressing yourself and having fun.[13]
- Lyrics are important, but avoid neglecting the other parts of the song, such as the tempo, the notes, and your exits and entrances.
- Experiment with different genres that compliment your voice. Most people start off emulating a song or musician they admire. This is a good way to gain some confidence, but also try out other genres. If you've been singing classical or country music this entire time but have a voice more suited to jazz, that can be the cause of some self-doubt you may have.[14]
- When you find a genre that is right for you, it will feel like finding a home. You may begin to relax, letting your voice project more while feeling happier with your musical selections.
- For instance, if you are a raspy baritone, you know you won't sing screeching rock vocals. You can adjust the song to your style or look into jazz, blues, or R&B.
- Remember that you can usually adjust songs for your voice. For example, sing the song in a lower octave or a different key to make it your own. Try using an app, such as AnyTune, to make the song higher, lower, faster, or slower so that it's right for your voice.
- Always remember to breathe. It helps slow your heart rate down. Slow your song down if you have to.
- If you are really shy, you can even start by singing in front of pets or siblings. Work your way up to groups of people at your own pace.
- Behaviors can trigger thoughts. Smile! You may be able to trick minds, including your own, into thinking you are more confident than you feel.
- If you don't feel confident, fake it. Pretend you're confident and you will soon get used the feeling.
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| How to Decorate a School Locker Posted: 20 Sep 2018 05:00 PM PDT Decorating your locker is a great way to express yourself and impress your friends. Use things like mirrors and storage racks to keep your items neat and organized. Add items like pictures, cut-outs, and carpeting to make your locker your own. Use as many decorations as you'd like! With some supplies and creativity, you can transform your locker into the talk of the school. EditAdding Decorative Touches - Cover the inside of your locker in wrapping paper for a colorful touch. If you want to add some color or a bold pattern to your locker, cut wrapping paper to the size of your locker with scissors. You can make approximations based on the size of your locker door, or you can measure the inside with a ruler. Cut 4 sheets total for all of the internal sides plus the door. Then, place a small piece of tape or a magnet at each corner to hang it up.
- If you are hanging mirrors or storage solutions, hang the wrapping paper before you place the other items on your locker door.
- This is a great way to add a seasonal touch. Use green and red paper for the holiday season, or decorate with pastel colors for the springtime, for example.
- Add a mirror to the inside if you want to freshen up your look. Place a small, magnetic mirror on the inside of your locker door at eye level. Then, use the mirror in between classes to fix your hair or reapply lipgloss![1]
- This is a great idea if you want to adjust your scrunchie or smooth away frizz.
- Hang pictures across the inside to add a personal flair. To secure your pictures, use sticky tack or small magnets. Both options are not permanent and can easily hold your pictures to the locker. Place pictures across the inside of your locker, including the door. Use pictures of your friends, siblings, and parents so your space feels full of love and happiness.
- You can also add pictures of your sports team or pets.
- Cut out images and words from a magazine to personalize your locker. Another easy way to add personal touches is flipping through a magazine and cutting out pictures or quotes that you particularly like. Then, hang them across your locker using sticky tack or small magnets. This creates a collage of images across your locker.
- For instance, you can place 1 magnet at the top middle of the cut-out to easily secure it to your locker.
- You can cut out pictures of animals, landscapes, characters, and actors/actresses you like.
- Use stickers to add some embellishment to your space. Purchase removable stickers in patterns or images you enjoy, such as polka dots or plaid patterning. Then, stick each one across your locker in a random pattern. This adds a fun accent to the inside of your locker.
- Always use removable stickers so you can easily take them off at the end of the year.
- Incorporate magnetic clips to hold your stuff. Buy a few magnetic clips from a home or office store, and arrange them across the inside of your locker door. Use your clips to secure your headphones, hair ties, and notes.[2]
- This way, you can easily stay organized in between classes.
- Try adding alphabet letters to spell out your name or favorite saying. Alphabet letters are a creative, cutesy way to add detail to your locker. If you'd like, spray an even, light coat of spray paint across the magnets to color-coordinate them with your space. Then, spell out your name or things like "Way to go!" or "You got this!" Write out whatever message you'd like.[3]
- You can also write things like "LOL" and "GR8" for trendy accents.
- Arrange battery-powered LED lights for a twinkle effect. This is a great idea to accent a colorful or whimsical locker. String your lights up in a random arrangement, and use clear, adhesive hooks that come with your lights to attach them to the top and sides of your locker. You can hide the battery pack at the bottom or side of your locker.[4]
- Turn the lights off before you go home for the day. This way, you can conserve the battery.
- Add an air freshener so your space smells great. Use a hanging air freshener in a scent you like, such as coconut or ocean breeze. Then, hang the air freshener from a hook toward the top of your locker. This way, you'll get a delightful whiff each time you open your locker.[5]
- Add a new air freshener every 1-3 months, as needed. Replace it when the scent is not strong anymore.
- Place a small piece of carpet along the bottom for a cozy accent. You can purchase a locker carpet to add some color and texture to your space. Simply place the carpet at the bottom of your locker, then place your books, bags, or shelving unit on top.[6]
- If you don't want to buy carpet, consider using a piece of fabric instead. You can take a scarf and fold it to the size of your locker floor, then place it along the bottom.
- You can find a locker carpet at most home supply stores or online.
EditIncluding Organizational Items - Use a dry erase board if you want to jot down reminders and notes. Place the dry erase board on the inside of your locker door so you can easily reach it. Then, use dry erase markers to write reminders or quotes. Don't forget to set a marker or 2 nearby.[7]
- Write things like, "Midterm 3/31!" or "Soccer practice this week."
- You can also add small drawings to the whiteboard for a quick creative release. Draw flowers, stars, or puppies, for instance.
- Alternatively, use a magnetic notepad instead of a dry erase board. Both work well to leave notes, though dry erase boards are less wasteful.
- Hang up a magnetic storage rack to house your pencils and papers. You can find all sorts of magnetic cups and racks at most office supply stores. Place these along the inside door of your locker. After the rack is in place, put your pencils, pens, highlighters, markers, paper clips, and notepads inside.[8]
- You can save a section for notes from your friends, for example.
- Put a locker shelf inside if you want another place to put your books. Unfold the shelf, and place the legs at the bottom of your locker. Then, place your books on top or underneath the shelf, based on personal preference.[9]
- This way, you can put your gym bag or purse inside your locker and still have plenty of room for your binders and folders.
- Place a catch-all bin at the bottom of your locker to store your extras. Locate a small, solid-colored bin from a home supply or dollar store. Then, place this at the bottom of your locker. Use the bin to keep track of small journals, pens, and accessories. This is a great way to keep your locker neat and organized.[10]
- Consider adding your bin to the top shelf, if you have one.
- You can prop your books up next to the bin, for instance.
EditThings You'll Need - Locker
- Mirror
- Dry erase board or notepad
- Photos and cut-outs
- Wrapping paper
- Magnets or sticky tack
- Locker shelf (optional)
- Locker carpet (optional)
- Imagination
- Always check the locker decorating rules at your school before you add any personal touches. Oftentimes you can add things to the inside of your locker, but many schools have varied rules with decorating the outside.
- Decorate your locker before or after school. If you decorate it during class, you can get in trouble.
- Avoid adding too many decorations. You don't want your locker to look cramped and overdone!
- Your school can check the inside of your locker at any point. Don't decorate with anything inappropriate or against school rules.
- Avoid damaging lockers so you don't have to pay a fine. Don't write on the locker, apply glue, or use anything that is difficult to clean.
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| How to Wash Rothys Posted: 20 Sep 2018 09:00 AM PDT Rothys are environmentally-friendly shoes constructed from recycled water bottles. They're fashionable, functional, and come in dozens of patterns and colors. Like any pair of shoes, they come with specific washing instructions that wearers shouldn't stray from. With the right guidance, washing your Rothys can be easier than ever. EditWashing Your Rothys - Remove your insoles from the Rothys. These insoles are designed to be easily removable. Simply pull outwards from the inside of the heel, and the insole will slip right out.[1]
- Underneath the insoles, you'll also see machine washing tips that you can refer to if you forget any of the steps..
- Place your soles and base flats in the washer. If you have other items in the washer with your Rothys, you may need slightly more detergent.[2] This is because Rothys washing requires cold water, and liquid detergents aren't able to perform as well with lower temperatures.[3]
- Use a mild detergent. Mild detergents are important because regular-liquid detergents contain chemical additives that can harm delicate fibers.[4]
- If you want to be extra cautious and use the same detergent for every load, consider all-natural detergents that don't contain any harmful chemicals.[5] Popular eco-friendly washing brands include:
- Put your washer on a delicate setting. This is also called the "Gentle" cycle on some washing machines. A delicate wash uses a slow spin cycle and lesser degree of agitation (the device that moves back and forth in the washing machine) to extract water from the laundry.[6]
- Mild agitation protects clothes from damages.[7]
- Delicate cycles strip away dirt and odor without the same deep cleaning as a normal wash.
EditDrying Your Rothys - Let your Rothys air dry overnight. Rothys' unique knit material were designed to dry quickly.[8] However, Rothys does recommend a full overnight drying session for optimal results. You can leave the shoes indoors or outdoors to dry.
- Keep your insoles separate for drying. This way, the base of the shoe can dry quicker without any interference.
- Schedule your wash around drying time. Overall, at least eight hours of air drying is recommended (though they may dry much sooner, depending on the weather).[9]
- During the week, it's best to schedule overnight drying, so they're ready in the morning.
- If you plan to wash for evening wear, throw them in the washer in the morning and let them sit out during until you're ready to put them on again.
- Do not put your Rothys in the dryer. This will cause them to shrink and lose shape.[10] There are a few reasons this shrinkage occurs:
- Certain materials, like the recycled plastic bottles that Rothys are made of, begin to shrink and become deformed when heat is applied.[11]
- Additional shrinkage is caused by the tumbling action, when the item hits the sides of the dryer as it rotates.[12]
- To buy some time in between washes, consider purchasing an extra pair of insoles only.
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