Ever loose yourself in a song? When was the last time you listened deeply without distractions? Losing yourself in your music can benefit your mental health. Pair this with deep breathing and other mindfulness techniques and research indicates that you may be able to change your mood, emotion, and even how you work and handle stress. There is a new way to tune into your music and we’re here to give you the important facts and information you need to know about the newest technology for improving your health.
Music Functions Listening to music can be separated into 3 important functions: regulation of emotions, achieving self-awareness, and as an expression of social relatedness. These first two functions mean we most often plug into tunes …show more content…
When you listen to music, try paying close attention to the song and purposefully intend to change your mood. It may sound ridiculous, but it works. This understandably can be very difficult to achieve when our attention is constantly pulled in other directions. Practicing mindfulness techniques helps hone our attention and focus skills, while letting distractions go.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness generally involves deep breathing and paying close attention to thoughts and feelings. The goal is to observe the present moment and accept it without judgment. These practices are seen in yoga and meditation, but why limit these techniques to a studio? Psychologists are researching how these techniques can be applied to other areas of our lives and what effects they have on mental health.
Mindfulness & Work The struggle to pay attention and lower stress is real when we are working. Modern workforce assessments report an increase in work dissatisfaction, stress, and job-related illness. Many employers are asking their employees to work faster and longer hours to keep up with the demanding market. Companies are draining their resources and funds are employees are left burnt-out with little
Music Functions Listening to music can be separated into 3 important functions: regulation of emotions, achieving self-awareness, and as an expression of social relatedness. These first two functions mean we most often plug into tunes …show more content…
When you listen to music, try paying close attention to the song and purposefully intend to change your mood. It may sound ridiculous, but it works. This understandably can be very difficult to achieve when our attention is constantly pulled in other directions. Practicing mindfulness techniques helps hone our attention and focus skills, while letting distractions go.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness generally involves deep breathing and paying close attention to thoughts and feelings. The goal is to observe the present moment and accept it without judgment. These practices are seen in yoga and meditation, but why limit these techniques to a studio? Psychologists are researching how these techniques can be applied to other areas of our lives and what effects they have on mental health.
Mindfulness & Work The struggle to pay attention and lower stress is real when we are working. Modern workforce assessments report an increase in work dissatisfaction, stress, and job-related illness. Many employers are asking their employees to work faster and longer hours to keep up with the demanding market. Companies are draining their resources and funds are employees are left burnt-out with little