Introduction
Music has existed as long as humanity, connecting us to each other and to nature. Music is what connects us humans, and other living beings to nature. Right from ancient tribes to modern pop hits, music has played an essential role in the shaping of our society. While often seen as a mere tool for entertainment, music holds power to boost your concentration, productivity and ease or intensely influence your emotions.
A Mood Setter
Music is known to enhance mood and influence emotions. Upbeat and energetic music can energise a person and boost happiness. This is why most gyms use such music to motivate their customers. Similarly, listening to soft, classical music is linked with relaxation and peace - which is why such type of music is used by yoga and meditation practitioners.
You can be having the best day of your life, but listening to sad, melancholic songs will have you wailing out in pain in no time. That’s the power that music holds.
It is also noteworthy how you don’t need to understand a language to understand the mood of the music. A sad Japanese song will make you sulk even if the only Japanese phrase you know is Konnichiwa.
Beyond just listening, singing along or dancing to music intensifies emotional connection, turning auditory experiences into physical ones.
Boosting Productivity
It is scientifically proven that soft, calming music boosts productivity in humans and should be used in the background while performing high concentration tasks. Studies suggest that music triggers the brain’s reward system which in turn improves concentration, attention and motivation.
Research shows that employees working in an open space often feel less stressed and perform better when they listen to relaxing music.
However, for this purpose, it is advisable to use instrumental music as lyrical music can cause distraction.
Emotional Healing
No Swifties, this isn’t about her (Disclaimer: The author is a swiftie, but this still isn’t about her).
Recent studies have shown how music is a powerful tool for emotional and psychologicalwellbeing. Music is linked with reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD and various other psychological disorders. Listening to calming tunes can also regulate heart rate and lower cortisol levels, fostering overall relaxation.
In medical settings, music is often used as a healing agent for people recovering from strokes and surgeries as it aids cognitive and physical rehabilitation.
Music transcends beyond words, beyond cultures and religions. It unites people in a different, higher state of existence. Music is what connects us to god and all of his living beings - flora or fauna.
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