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How to stop overthinking every word you say

9/6/2025

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If you’re reading this, you probably know the feeling all too well: that internal loop in your head, playing every sentence you’re about to say - or just said - on repeat, picking it apart, worrying about how it sounded, whether it was the right thing, whether you came off awkward, dull, or downright embarrassing.

You overthink. You freeze. You talk yourself out of saying what you want. And worst of all, your confidence takes a hit - every single time.

Sound familiar?

You’re not alone. Overthinking every word you say is a trap that keeps brilliant women small, stuck, and silent. But here’s the truth: it doesn’t have to be this way. You can break free from the cycle and start speaking with boldness, clarity, and ease.
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Here’s how.

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    Emma Rowland-Elsen is a veteran choral conductor, sound-voice therapist and specialist consultant in choir inclusion and mental health.  She also has PTSD. With over a decade of experience in trauma-informed leadership, vocal health and community music, she helps choirs build emotionally-intelligent, accessible, mentally-healthy and artistically-vibrant spaces, for every mind, body and voice.

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