“Too loud” voice. The social anxiety amplifier. For years, I was told my voice was “too loud,” “booming,” “unnecessarily loud.” It became a source of deep self-consciousness. I’d try to speak softly, whisper even, constantly monitoring my volume, feeling like my voice was a social liability. Then, I realized something. My “too loud” voice…had its own kind of power.
Instead of trying to suppress my voice, I started to control it. To use it strategically. In group settings, my louder voice ensured I was heard. In presentations, my booming voice commanded attention. In noisy environments, my “too loud” voice actually…helped me communicate effectively. My “too loud” voice, the thing I’d always tried to minimize, found its groove.
“Too loud” voice groove wasn’t about suddenly loving being loud all the time, but about realizing that volume is a tool, not a flaw. My louder voice became a strength, a communication asset, and a reminder that different voices have different strengths. “Too loud” voice shame faded away, replaced by a more confident, strategic use of my natural vocal volume. Your voice, whatever its volume, has value. Learn to control it, use it strategically, and let it be heard.