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Book Fenix Family Special Session with ZoëWhen was the last time you really enjoyed a song?
If you need more energy, been feeling low, or just need a good ol’ reset, consider playing some music you love, and let your brain get a tune-up.
Studies reveal that our favorite songs light up the brain's pleasure center, triggering a rush of "feel-good" chemicals like dopamine and serotonin. The better the song, the more our brain bathes in these happy neurotransmitters, giving us a natural high similar to what cocaine does 😳 [1] [2]
Do you put up with any ol’ music?
Like most of us, we’re always so busy and focused on getting somewhere. It can be hard to slow down and enjoy the journey of our life!
Using music – particularly your fave music – can be a great reminder to slow down and enjoy the journey – and not just be on hold until you get to your destination.
Take the time when you jump in the car, or when you’re making breakfast, or when you’re watering the backyard – to turn on your fave songs!
The Power of Music, Science Says
Our favorite songs stimulate the brain's pleasure circuit, releasing dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and other neurochemicals that make us feel good. The more we like a song, the more we enjoy this neurochemical bliss. [1]
Listening to our favorite songs, the ones intertwined with our personal memories, can activate our prefrontal cortex. This activation triggers delightful feelings of nostalgia and happiness. [2]
Take 7 minutes to ReWild.
Do you have a playlist that turns your frown upside down?! Yes?!?! Great job!!! Share it with us 👇 No?!?!? Oh my this is going to change your life!!!
- Get out whatever app, device, thing you play music on. For many of us that’s Spotify, iTunes, Amazon Music or Pandora.
- Start by searching for the 5 favorite songs you listed above. Add them to your own playlist.
- Now let those songs trigger you into other favorites. Your streaming service may prompt you with similar songs – review them to find other songs you love.
- Keep going until you have an hour or so of music. Great job! You know have a playlist that’s as powerful as medication. Scientifically. The next time you feel down, or have a headache, or need a boost – reach for this playlist instead of a drink or an advil!
References
[1] Salimpoor, V. N., Benovoy, M., Larcher, K., Dagher, A., & Zatorre, R. J. (2011). Anatomically distinct dopamine release during anticipation and experience of peak emotion to music. Nature Neuroscience, 14(1), 257-262.
[2] Sloboda, J. & Juslin, P.N. Psychological perspectives on music and emotion. in Music and Emotion: Theory and Research (ed. Sloboda, J.) 71–104 (Oxford University Press, Oxford, 2001).
[3] Levitin, D. J. (2007). This Is Your Brain on Music: The Science of a Human Obsession. Plume / Penguin Publishers.
