Singing to Energise and Uplift

Starting your day with singing sets a positive tone, helping you feel alert, motivated, and ready to take on the day’s challenges. Morning singing routines focus on energising exercises that promote breath control, vocal strength, and a positive mindset.

Breathing and Warm-Up Exercises to Awaken the Body

Begin with a few minutes of breathing exercises and gentle vocal warm-ups to gradually wake up your body and voice.

Exercises:

• Diaphragmatic Breathing: Sit or stand comfortably, place your hands on your abdomen, and take deep breaths in and out. Focus on expanding your abdomen as you inhale and contracting it as you exhale. Repeat for 2–3 minutes.
• Morning Humming: Start with gentle humming to activate your vocal cords and create relaxing vibrations. Hum softly, focusing on resonance in your face and chest. This will warm up your voice and help you start the day with calm energy.

Energising Vocal Exercises

Once your voice is warmed up, proceed with exercises that energise and awaken the vocal cords. The following exercises help increase oxygen flow, focus the mind, and provide a gentle “vocal stretch.”

Exercises:

• Lip Trills: Take a deep breath, close your lips loosely, and exhale to create a buzzing sound. Practice sliding up and down through your vocal range. Lip trills improve breath control and engage the diaphragm, providing an invigorating start.
• Sirens: Start on a low pitch and slide up to your highest comfortable note, then back down. This exercise energises the voice, increases vocal flexibility, and promotes mental alertness.
• Five-Note Scales: Sing scales on a neutral syllable, like “la” or “ma.” Begin with lower notes and gradually move up the scale, staying within a comfortable range. This exercise helps you feel more grounded and connected to your voice.

Positive Affirmation Singing

To conclude your morning routine, practice singing positive affirmations. Choose affirmations that resonate with you and create a simple melody, or sing them to a familiar tune.

Examples of Affirmations:

• “Today, I am calm, focused, and strong.”
• “I embrace today with joy and confidence.”
• “I am energised and ready to shine.”

By combining positive affirmations with singing, you reinforce a positive mindset, boost confidence, and create a sense of optimism for the day.