by Curtis Dean,
Contributing Author, Conscious Reminder
Stress is caused by different factors and it seems to be one of those things that are constant. Wherever you are and whatever you’re doing, you are not immune to stress.
But there are different activities that you can do to relieve yourself from it. If you are already tired and you feel like you can no longer continue with what you are doing, you can listen to music.
If you still have time to spare, you can start learning how to play a specific musical instrument. Here are the different ways of how learning musical instruments can help relieve stress:
Playing an Instrument Can Help You Take a Break from Anxiety, Depression, and Stress
If you have been in the same job position for many months, there is a great chance that you will feel like stress and anxiety attacks are becoming regular. If you are always feeling depressed because of a problem, you can consider playing an instrument. It is one of the best ways that can give you a break from negative feelings such as anxiety depression and stress. The relaxing effect of playing music can calm your system.
Playing Music Pulls Us Away from the Chaos of Everyday Life
Problems are inevitable and it is present everywhere. Even the richest person can experience issues just like an ordinary man. If you are caught in the middle of the chaos of everyday life, you can consider playing music as a way to pull away from these negativities. Instead of dwelling on the situation that you can solve, you can do something more creative by taking music lessons.
Builds an Inner Sense of Awareness
Sense of awareness is very important for people who want to become successful in life. You need to have a regular time of rest and meditation. Always take time to stop and try to assess yourself. This is the best way on how you can reconnect with your inner self. To help you do this easier, you can start playing a musical instruments. You will notice that every time you spend moments playing a musical instrument, the atmosphere starts to change and you become more connected with your inner self.
Instrument Playing Synchronizes Brain and Body
There is a special connection that instrument playing can do to the body and the brain. When you are playing a musical instrument, you are also required to read notes. This is a great way to synchronize the body and the brain. Playing a musical instrument will allow you to strengthen your hand and mind coordination. As you try to read the notes and play the instrument, there are specific functions of the mind that are only happening when you are doing this specific activity. This is also one of the many reasons why instrument playing is recommended for children.
Playing Music Increases the Body’s Production of the Antibody Immunoglobulin
The research was able to prove that the antibody called immunoglobulin that can help the body fight diseases can be released and strengthened when a person plays music. This is because of the positive changes that happen in the body while you are playing a musical instrument. It is the same effect when you relax and free yourself from stress. As you go on with your everyday life, make sure that you are also taking time to take care of yourself. Do things that will help you relax and continue to strengthen your immune system.
Helps to Reduce both the Sensation and Distress of both Chronic Pain and Postoperative Pain
People who are experiencing chronic pain due to an illness and because of a surgery can consider music therapy. This is an approach that utilizes music to lessen the distress and the negative feeling caused by pain. But aside from just merely listening to music, you can also take music lessons and learn to play a musical instrument. While you are doing it, you are distracting yourself from the pain that you are feeling in the moment. This is one of the methods that are proven effective also because of the relaxation that it can provide to you.
An Opportunity to Socialize
If you know how to play a musical instrument, you are also increasing your chance to be part of a group of musicians. If you want to relieve yourself from the stress of everyday life, you can consider playing with a band or just performing. You will learn how to coordinate yourself and to play in synchronize with other players and singers. This is a great way for you to connect with the people around you, especially to those who are music enthusiasts. There are also different festivals and activities for musicians internationally and locally. You can also become a part of a local group of singers and musically inclined in your town.
Music is indeed one of the most powerful elements in the world because of the different benefits that it can give to an individual. If you need to relax, you can always allow music to accompany you. This way, you will be able to attain peace of mind.
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