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Music reduces stress

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One of the best ways to relieve stress is through music. There is no question that music can be relaxing and even help you to concentrate in certain situations.

Quite a bit of research has been done on this topic, and many health practitioners now use music to help patients relax. There is even a field of study called music therapy where people learn how to use music to help people relax and even reduce painful symptoms.

In order to get the maximum benefit out of music, it's essential to choose the appropriate type of music for the situation. Personal taste also plays a part, of course. Some people, for example, find new age or ambient music relaxing. Others, however, cannot bear the sound of it, so they will obviously not benefit from hearing it. Such people, however, might enjoy classical music instead.

Not all types of music are good for reducing stress. In fact, some types have just the opposite effect. If you are trying to relax, heavy metal, punk or gangster rap are probably not your best choices. That doesn't mean that these types of music have no value. They may be great for having fun or helping you feel energized. For de-stressing, however, you should stick to slower, softer types of music.

Music can be used in many situations to help reduce stress. It can take some of the unpleasantness out of your daily commute, for example. Playing some relaxing music in the car can help you deal with traffic jams.

Some types of music can even help you learn or concentrate more effectively. The Mozart effect, for instance, suggests that people can absorb certain types of information faster when listening to Mozart or similar kinds of music (especially Baroque style).

Relaxing music can also be used to accompany exercise, housework or any type of task that is challenging or normally causes you stress. Depending on the situation, it can be playing in the background or you can listen with headphones.

To use music for reducing stress, you can do some experimenting. Nowadays it's easier than ever to carry music around with you, whether on your laptop, tablet, MP3 player or phone. When you start to feel tense, put on your headphones and feel that stress start to melt away!

Sarah Gaudette
Paradise Therapy
Stress Relieving Tips

Massage & Wellness - Bradenton, Florida

 

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