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Diaphragmatic breathing, sometimes also referred to as belly breathing or deep breathing, is the natural way in which all human beings begin breathing. Contrary to popular belief, it is not a technique that you can learn; in fact, the opposite is true. As we grow up sometimes, because of posture-related problems, we stop breathing deeply through the movement of the diaphragm and begin to develop a more shallow type of breathing, in the upper part of the chest.

Is it possible to control breathing in moments of stress and anxiety?

A speed date is a social event where several people go on a series of short, timed conversations with potential romantic partners. Participants usually sit across from each other in a specially designated room and have a few minutes to introduce themselves, ask questions, get to know each other, and possibly like each other. When the allotted time runs out, people switch tables and everything starts over with another person, continuing in this way until everyone else has met.

At the end of the event, participants will somehow name the people they would like to see again to the organizers and, if there is mutual interest, contact information are exchanged. Speed dating is a more efficient and structured way than “casual” or “social media” dating, but it has characteristics and difficulties that should not be left to chance.

What are the factors that can determine success in speed dating?

It is not easy to deal with criticism or negative comments about your voice, especially when it concerns your gender identity. Often this happens at a young age, and as people grow older they think their voice can no longer possibly change. It is always important to remember that your voice is a deeply personal aspect of your identity. We all have the right to express ourselves in a way that is authentic and true to how we feel deep inside, even without having to undergo surgery or hormonal interventions.

Exercises and tips to make your voice more feminine or masculine

Every day we relate ourselves to society and other people. As we grow up, we have learned to “recognize” certain aspects of these interactions by constructing “first impressions” and thus “biases.” These automatisms can be related to all five of our senses, I would even say to our “sixth sense.” Without going into the details of the consequences of these prejudices, which are personal, we are all prone to react when faced with people who smell bad, who are not dressed decently or who speak strangely. This is precisely why we have learned to wear perfume, wear fancy clothes and…?

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