![]() One of the keys to breaking repeating negative thought patterns that fuel stress is to create new and stronger positive ones. Although it takes more effort to trigger the part of our brain that reassures us it is okay to relax, music can help us do so. This is one of the reasons it can be difficult to pull ourselves out of that downward spiral when we feel overwhelmed with stress and anxiety. We tend to hold onto those negative impressions longer and repeat them more often, either consciously or subconsciously, reinforcing those anxiety and fear producing vibrations. Due to prehistoric man’s primary need for survival and self-preservation, our brain has more neurons dedicated to respond to and process negative thoughts and stimuli than positive ones. Unfortunately, our brain is built with a negativity bias. The more you can be present and truly enjoy the experience, the more it will help keep The point is to connect to your instrument in a positive, relaxed, and joyful way, and then let the vibration of Reason they call it “playing” music and not “working” music. Too challenging that might lead to frustration or negative self-judgment about your skill level. ![]() ![]() It is important, however, that you approach the exercise with a positive attitude and avoid taking on something Pay attention to how different you feel after a few minutes of singing aloud, and make note of the songs that make you feel best so you can return to them when you need them most. ![]() If you’re going to sing, pick songs you know will put you in a better mood, inspire you, or help you relax. Just enjoy the feeling of melody moving through you. Don’t worry if you think you are a “good” singer or not this is not about performing or putting yourself in another stressful situation. You can sing “a capella,” or to a recording. Sing in the shower sing in the car hum a lullaby before you go to sleep. Singing is one of the best ways to shift the vibrations of our thoughts and the very cells of our body, helping slow and regulate breathing and promote relaxation. If you want to take the positive effects of listening to music to another level, try singing. A positive morning music ritual is a sure way to start your day off in a better mood and keep your busy mind from dragging you back into the worries of yesterday, today, or tomorrow. Create a playlist of music that relaxes and inspires you. Once you are up and moving, fill your room with beautiful and inspiring music. This is easy to program if you have a smart phone that allows you to assign a song as your alarm. Try waking to a familiar piece of music that eases you into the day like a beautiful sunrise, or a lover’s caress, and starts you out in a good mood. Consider being a little kinder to yourself. That’s what it may feel like when you wake up to a clock radio blaring the morning news, a soda commercial, or just buzzing a harsh alarm. Imagine if the sun bolted into the sky each morning like the sudden switching on of a floodlight, or if every day started with a sonic boom. Here are 12 ways you can use music in your daily routine to help manage stress and create more joy in your life. Listening to music is a relatively inexpensive, quick-acting solution that’s almost always available, and it could just save your life. Music has the ability to quickly shift our mood, affecting our subconscious mind where pesky negative thoughts feed on our fears and fuel the fires of stress. When it becomes hard to find your way out of the downward spiral caused by overwhelming stress and anxiety, try turning to music. Frank Fitzpatrick, Founder of EarthTones, is a multi-Platinum producer, Grammy-nominated songwriter, award-winning filmmaker, and a leading voice in the use of music for personal and social transformation.
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