World Music Day is celebrated every year on June 21st and is a day dedicated to the universal language of music. The day has become a global phenomenon, with people from all over the world coming together to celebrate the beauty and power of music. But amidst all the excitement and celebration, let us not forget what music is really about – its ability to soothe our minds and heal our souls. In honor of World Music Day 2024, let’s explore five benefits of listening to soothing music:
Reduces stress and promotes relaxation
Several studies have shown that listening to calming music has a soothing effect on our minds and bodies. It helps to lower your heart rate, lower your blood pressure and reduce stress hormone levels. On World Music Day 2024, take some time to let go of all your worries by listening to your favourite soothing tunes.
Improve Your Sleep Quality
Lack of sleep can take a toll on our physical and mental health. But did you know that listening to soothing music before bed can improve the quality of your sleep? Music has been shown to help relax our minds and bodies, helping us fall asleep more easily and get deeper, more restful rest. So if you have trouble sleeping, make it a habit to listen to soothing music before going to bed.
Improve your mood and mental health
You all have days when you feel down and our energy is low. But listening to calming music can lift your mood and improve your mental well-being. Music has been shown to trigger the release of the “feel good hormone” dopamine in our brains, resulting in feelings of happiness and joy. On World Music Day 2024, turn up the volume and let some music lift your mood.
Helps with pain management
Music has the power to distract us from physical discomfort and pain. It has been used as a therapy to treat pain for centuries. Listening to calming music reduces the intensity of pain signals sent to the brain, reducing pain.
Increased Productivity and Creativity
Listening to music also has a positive effect on productivity and creativity. Calming music in particular helps you stay focused and on task. It blocks out distractions and allows you to enter a flow state in which you do your best work.
