Destress & Re-energize with Music Therapy
Blogger, Mother, Founder of Nutmeg Aspirin, Advocate & "Guinea Pig" for feeling-getting-being-better. Mara is a NY State Safe & Healthy Foods Advisory Council Member, an Advisor to Columbia University’s Spirituality Mind Body Institute, and is currently involved in The Vitality Project at Brown University--a research study looking at the effects of Qi Gong on cancer patients post chemo and radiation as well as supporting efforts to bring mindfulness to doctors in training and the students at large. Mara is a perpetual student of all aspects of holistic living and passionate about helping others to "feel, get and be better."
How It Works
Music has always been a love of mine, whether it was playing an instrument or listening to the radio. It has always been my "go-to" in times I've needed soothing, stress-relief or a pick-me-up. Over the years, it has also been a fun and amazing way to bond with my kids. More recently, I've started to incorporate music into my work day as a way to relieve tension, clear my head, re-energize or just a simple break to squeeze in some me-time.
For a typical work day, I designate a set amount of time per project. When that time is up, I take a music break. Now I have to say, I work from home, so LOUD is the only volume I know! I have my favorite playlist of songs that always perk me up and often find a song or two is just what I need to stretch, re-energize and transition to the next project. I have found that this small effort every hour or two has improved my mood, productivity and creativity. If only it could help improve my dance skills....
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Blogger, Mother, Founder of Nutmeg Aspirin, Advocate & "Guinea Pig" for feeling-getting-being-better. Mara is a NY State Safe & Healthy Foods Advisory Council Member, an Advisor to Columbia University’s Spirituality Mind Body Institute, and is currently involved in The Vitality Project at Brown University--a research study looking at the effects of Qi Gong on cancer patients post chemo and radiation as well as supporting efforts to bring mindfulness to doctors in training and the students at large. Mara is a perpetual student of all aspects of holistic living and passionate about helping others to "feel, get and be better."
Love this! You inspired me to listen to our Nutmeg Aspirin curated Spotify playlist :) https://nutmegaspirin.com/tips-and-triumphs/show/feel-get-be-better-the-playlist-1
I love this tip and also blast the music to boost my mood. I really discovered the power of music to change one’s “state” at a Tony Robbins conference. He is a big advocate and for good reason!