Managing Stress Part 4 - Listen to Music 

 

 

 DAY 4 - Listen to Music

Feeling joy from the experiences connected to music is a great way to soothe yourself and build resilience. Music has the potential to change, maintain and enhance mood, while provides solace, acting as a comforting friend. Music listening is an effective means for relaxation and emotional self-regulation.  Think about how music can elevate your mood – listen to your favorites, sing along, play an instrument, dance, or do all three. 

Saturate yourself in music.  Use it to help you energize, to express or soothe emotions, as a healthy distraction, or to take a walk down memory lane.  Isn’t it fun the way music can take you back to a specific place in time?  Choose songs that elicit great memories.  Crank it up or keep it mellow.

List your top 5 favorite songs.  How often do you listen to them? How about making playlists for yourself?  If you already have playlists that you enjoy, share them with friends & family as a way of connecting. Take a music break during your workday, listen to upbeat music when getting ready for the day and calming music in the evening. 

In continued wellness, Andrea
PS Here is the correct link to the Wednesday Handout    De-stressing with Diet