I don't mean accent or dialect, I've never really had a pronounced accent, and don't speak in a particularly regional way.
I think I mean the 'sound' of my voice, the tone perhaps, it's difficult to explain!
I have a very quick manner of speaking, as the words tumble over themselves, which I would love to slow down and refine a bit. Sometimes my voice sounds muffled, but it is more the manner I am concerned with, I have always loved considered, soft tones.
People often say changing our voice is tantamount to 'becoming someone else' but I don't see it that way. It isn't about social status or impressing other people. It's such a personal thing, and we certainly don't feel bad/ashamed about changing our hair colour, clothing style or teeth, so why the sound of our voice?
Perhaps it is a tricky conversation due to cultural presumptions - how regional accents were less respected and still are in some circles and professions, but this isn't what I am concerned with. For me, it is about expressing another, more relaxed part of my personality - maybe because I have changed a lot in recent years and left an unhealthy relationship, and have come to realise that most things about us are the result of our experiences, and are not necessarily positive! For me, my voice is a part of that, and I feel this strong urge to alter it.
This is a genuine thing and not about shame or snobbishness. I hope that makes sense!