Music can have a significant effect on your mood. How often have you heard a song that brings back immediate memories of happy/sad times? You are instantly transported back to times gone by and the emotions are vividly relived. This is all the proof we need to show that music has an unbelievable power over the thoughts we think and the emotions we feel. have shown that music can even reduce blood pressure and lower heart rate.

Listening to sad music will more than likely make you feel down, while upbeat music will give you energy, so there is every reason that listening to certain tunes will help you relax and reduce stress. The best kind of melody to do just this would be of a slower tempo, something classical or coffee-lounge jazz perhaps?  

Using headphones is ideal, as these block out any ‘outside’ noise helping you to concentrate on the music. This method of destressing your mind and body can be used anytime, anywhere by anyone. Free therapy at your fingertips. ???? ????????