Music is like magic. If the sound is right it can make wonderful things happen. Even science has documented the effects off music on people, animals and plants. There have been recorded cases of cows giving more milk when they are kept in an environment where gentle relaxing music is played. Plants seem to grow faster with certain types of music. But what does music do to you and how does it make you feel better.
Music makes stress go away
We live in stressful times. Work, family and the world around us seems to be raising stress levels all the time. One of the best ways to get rid of this stress is with music. You can do this at the start of the day or at the end of one. Treat yourself to your favourite tunes and see how your mind relaxes. If you are one of the lucky few who can listen to music throughout the day the that is great. Play soft background music while you work. This will lift up your mood, help you concentrate and be more productive.
Music heals your body
Music is like a great massage from the inside. If you are fatigued from a hard day of working then get the music going while you sit down. Listening to your favourite tracks will make the aches melt away and give you renew energy. Research has proved that sow music helps your heart rate slow down faster and also bring back your cortisol, that’s the stress hormone, levels to normal faster. So heal your body from the inside with some music.
Music can change your mood
Had a bad day, feeling down or burdened with a lot of responsibilities? There is a simple solution to overcome these and it’s music. Yes! You read that right. Nothing changes a persons mood than music. And it works in every way. If you are feeling sad then some upbeat tunes can make you snap out of it and perk you up. If you want to make the ambience nice and romantic then play some love songs and see how the mood gets going. Music is a catalyst and you can use it to make your life better. It can lift you up from depressing moments, it can add zing to get together and it can bring people closer.
Music helps you concentrate
Now this one is not for everyone but it works on the majority. Music has an amazing ability to help you concentrate. If you are studying or doing something else that needs your full attention then try playing some non-intrusive music in the background. Classical music is the best for this. Because music has fixed patterns and yet is full of improvisation your subconscious part gets involved. This help you focus better and even stop you from getting tired. A lot of brain surgeons have music playing in the operating rooms while they conduct delicate procedures. So music really works.
Music helps you sleep better
Sleep is when your body heals itself. We all need an ample amount of sleep everyday. But because of the stresses of modern life most of us just cannot seem to get a good night sleep. Music is the perfect solution for this. When you get down to retiring for the day press play and get a little relaxed music going. This should be soft and preferably without vocals. You will find that you go to sleep faster and the sleep is deeper. This also help with your REM phase. So make it a habit of playing some light music before you go to bed.
There are many more ways in which music helps us in our lives. Apart from giving us some beats to shake a leg with it definitely makes our lives better. Playing music while being outdoors (without disturbing other people or nature) is so refreshing. Tell us how you use music to make your day better.
