We all know that music makes us feel better, in general. But is there more to it? Here are some health benefits from music self-care.
Do you ever hear a certain song and instantly feel happy? Studies show that there are actually health benefits to listening to music including helping to lift your mood. “Bright, cheerful music can make people of all ages feel happy, energetic, and alert, and music even has a role in lifting the mood of people with depressive illnesses,” reports Harvard Health Publishing. Music can also play a role in reducing stress and helping people sleep better. Here are 4 ways to take advantage of music self-care and reap all of the health benefits.
If you want to feel relaxed ASAP, try music with a slower tempo of around 60 beats per minute. According to research at the University of Nevada, Reno, “Native American, Celtic, Indian stringed-instruments, drums, and flutes are very effective at relaxing the mind even when played moderately loud. Sounds of rain, thunder, and nature sounds may also be relaxing particularly when mixed with other music, such as light jazz, classical (the "largo" movement), and easy listening music.” Try the Calm App which features exclusive music geared towards stress reduction.
Learning a musical instrument can be incredibly therapeutic. It can make you feel happier while reducing stress and depression. It also is an all-around good for your brain. Inc.com shared that “Science has shown that musical training can change brain structure and function for the better. It can also improve long-term memory and lead to better brain development for those who start at a young age.”
Not only does music distract you from the pain of working out, but it also elevates your mood and makes you want to move to the beat. Huffington Post explains, “The rhythm of your workout music stimulates the motor area of the brain as to when to move, thereby aiding self-paced exercises such as running or weight-lifting.”
Want to feel happy? Vent? Distract yourself from pain? Get energized? Reduce stress? Living Well offers the great idea of making a purposeful playlist to help take advantage of music self-care health benefits. “Once we are aware of how music affects us we can then start to intentionally use it to improve our wellbeing.”
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