How Our Voices Reveal Anxiety
Wisdom Watch Party
Gain A Deeper Understanding Of Anxiety
Welcome to yet another enlightening session of the Wisdom Watch Party. Today's journey brings us to a compelling talk by Jackie Gartner-Schmidt titled "How Our Voices Reveal Anxiety." Jackie, with her expertise, delves into the fascinating intersection between our voice and the underlying emotions it carries, particularly anxiety.
For many of us, the understanding of anxiety has often been limited to our thoughts, physical sensations, or behavior. Rarely do we consider the profound implications it has on our voice. But what if our voice could tell stories we weren’t even consciously aware of?
Jackie's presentation offers insights into how our vocal nuances, pitch, and tone become indicators of our inner emotional state. As you immerse yourself in today's session, be ready to unravel and understand your voice in a completely new light.
Journaling Exercise:
After absorbing the insights from a video, journaling stands as a bridge to deeply internalizing the content.
Engaging in journaling after a session can offer clarity, introspection, and a profound connection with the content. It's a step towards self-awareness and growth.
Spend at least 10 minutes to explore the following prompts inspired by Jackie Gartner-Schmidt’s intriguing talk. Come back to the prompts and journal on this as much as required.
Voice Awareness: Prior to this talk, how aware were you about the connection between voice and emotion? Share your initial thoughts and revelations.
Recollection: Recall a recent time when you felt anxious. Can you identify any change in your voice during that period?
Masculine Stereotypes: Being a man, there can be societal pressures to sound "strong" or "unwavering." Reflect on instances where you may have altered your voice, consciously or subconsciously, to fit a certain mold.
Vocal Exploration: Try speaking or reading aloud. Observe the nuances, fluctuations, and pitches. Are there moments when your voice reveals something unexpected about your emotions?
Communication and Connection: Reflect on your interactions. Can you recall instances where you sensed anxiety in others simply based on their vocal attributes?
Tools and Techniques: Jackie offers techniques to understand and manage vocal changes due to anxiety. Which among these do you feel compelled to adopt in your daily life?
Societal Observations: How do you think society perceives vocal variations associated with anxiety? Are there misconceptions you've encountered?
Holistic View: Beyond voice, what other non-conventional indicators of anxiety can you identify in your life?
Seeking Support: Understanding the voice-anxiety connection is intricate. How can The Wisdom Gym sessions and our PTs help you navigate this newfound awareness?
Future Endeavors: With the insights from Jackie's talk, outline how you aim to be more in tune with your voice and its revelations about your emotional state in the future.
Conclusion:
As we culminate this Wisdom Watch Party centered around Jackie Gartner-Schmidt's insights on voice and anxiety, let's embrace this newfound knowledge and apply it to our lives. Our voice, often overlooked, stands as a powerful mirror to our inner world.
Understanding its interplay with our emotions not only offers us a greater depth of self-awareness but also equips us with tools to navigate our interactions and emotional well-being.
The Wisdom Gym is committed to guiding you through these enlightening journeys. Each session is tailored to expand horizons and equip you with tools for growth. Our PTs stand ready to assist, guide, and answer any queries.
Stay engaged, stay curious, and always be ready to explore deeper facets of yourself. And remember, every voice has a story; it’s about time we listen.
Until the next session, keep the conversations going. Whenever in doubt or seeking clarity, our PTs & Mentors in the "Chat and Ask" section are here for you. Embrace your unique voice, and let it be a beacon of your authentic self.