Good Morning Everyone!

We’re in the middle of week 2 of the Stress Relief Challenge – I hope you’re all enjoying this challenge and are having great success with finding ways to relive your stress :-).

Music is a very effective way to relive stress – whether you’re listening, playing or singing at the top of your lungs, music can have incredible healing effects psychologically and physiologically.  Check out the 2 articles below (quick reads) that explain the benefits and give suggestions on how to incorporate music into your daily routine.

The Power of Music To Reduce Stress – By Jane Collingwood

http://psychcentral.com/lib/the-power-of-music-to-reduce-stress/000930

• “When people are very stressed, there is a tendency to avoid actively listening to music. Perhaps it feels like a waste of time, not helping to achieve anything. But as we know, productivity increases when stress is reduced, so this is another area where you can gain vast rewards. It just takes a small effort to begin with”.

12 Ways to Reduce Stress with Music- By Frank Fitzpatrick, Director / Founder of EarthTones

http://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/12-ways-to-reduce-stress-with-music.htm

1. Rise with music
2. Sing with music
3. Play with music
4. Reprogram with music
5. Move with music
6. Commute with music
7. Work with music
8. Meet with music
9. Tune in with music
10. Recline with music
11. Unite with music
12. Dance with music – no coordination required…just have FUN!!!

Have a fabulous day everyone!!!

Yours in Health and Wellness,

Meredith