How to Lift Spirits With Music

Bad moods can strike when you least expect them. They can be due to stress on the job, sadness from personal conflicts, lack of sleep or a poor diet. A great way to beat any bad mood, and lift your spirits, is to listen to music.

Instructions

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  Put on your favorite song, but only if it is one that can lift your spirits. Music can have an emotional effect on those who listen to it, and when you need a boost, turn to the old favorites that work every time.

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  Go for a new song with a Latin twist. Engaging in music with strong beats and rhythms can lift your spirits. Concentrate on the rhythm as you listen, and let of your worries.

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  Listen to music only when you need it, or it may just become background noise that you automatically tune out. Put on a good, soothing song a few minutes before a stressful meeting or task. Tackling the job in a high spirits can make all the difference.

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  Begin lifting your spirits by listening to soothing, calm music first. Then gradually increase the intensity and rhythm of the songs you play. You can also reverse this plan when you wish to unwind.

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  Ignore the season, and listen to your favorite up-beat Christmas songs to lift your spirits. Christmas music can lift your spirits in more ways than one. It can make you smile with the happy lyrics, and it can bring you back to your childhood and a specal time of year.

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  Sing along. This is especially effective when driving in your car. The traffic can get anyone down, but singing along to your favorite oldies tunes can lift even the lowest spirits.