Five Ways Music Heals You

Many times, we find ourselves plugging in our headphones to get through a mood with songs from our favorite artists. Do we know what this means? Are there any actual benefits we get when we listen to music?

The short answer is yes! Listening to music offers countless benefits to our mental wellbeing and, arguably, our physical wellbeing. So, in case you had no idea just how effective music can be, here are five ways music heals.

Stress and anxiety reduction

Research shows that one of the most effective tools for managing stress and other emotions is listening to music. Music has a relaxing effect on the mind, and listening to music can help calm your body, especially when you are going through everyday stress. Since music access is fairly inexpensive, or in many cases, free, it is the most common and widely available stress management tool.

Cognitive function

Based on several cognitive tests conducted by researchers, listening to certain songs while reading can heighten your cognitive abilities. Why? Because your body automatically eases into a relaxed state where your brain can understand things better.

Keeps depression at bay

There are tons of categories of music and many messages that can be gleaned. Some songs uplift your spirit, some songs instantly put you in the mood to be happy, some songs make you want to fall in love, and some songs just make you want to get your groove on. So, if you’re feeling less like yourself, why don’t you put some music on?

Helps relieve pain

Music is said to have a connection with our emotional and cognitive abilities. You won’t be surprised to find out that listening to music can also help you effectively fight pain. Music creates a distraction by helping your brain enjoy what you are listening to, and can even momentarily make you forget your pain.

Weight loss facilitation

Ever wonder why people listen to music when they work out? The feel-good factor! It keeps your rhythm and allows you to push through the pain at the gym.

Music is truly excellent food for the soul, and can transport you to a place where everything feels perfect as you listen to the voice of the singer.

2 Comments

  1. I Absolutely Agree. Nothing heals like music. Music is so very important..and I could not imagine life without music. I live by music.
    Dancing..exercising..working..whatever you do in life…There has to be Music… GOOD FOR THE SOUL.

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