Assessment
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Quick Win
Harness the power of music to boost energy, ease stress or lift your mood. Technology makes it easy.
Try This Today
- Define your vibe. Do you want a playlist that relaxes you, powers you up for a walk, sparks living room dance parties or just makes you happy? Pick one theme to start with.
- Plan your lineup. Streaming services, like Spotify or Pandora, make it easy to find old favorites and explore new music.
- Harness the power of digital. That mixed tape effect that used to take hours — or was it days — now takes next to no time. Creating a playlist on your phone is a snap. (If you get stuck, ask a tech-savvy friend.)
Why
You probably know from experience that listening to music can put a smile on your face, help you relax and spark meaningful memories. Scientists have delved into these and other ways that music can affect our brains and enhance our lives. Research suggests that music stimulates many areas of the brain and may help enhance well-being, ease stress and improve mood, according to a report from the Global Council on Brain Health, “Music on Our Minds.”
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