07 Jun Why Music’s the Perfect Motivator!
Today’s subject is a little bit different – it’s actually about realizing the power of music. Did you know that listening to music stimulates more parts of the brain than any other human function?
In her amazing book, The Game of Life and How you Play it, Florence Scovel Shinn wrote “ The Subconscious is often impressed through music. Music has a 4th dimensional quality and releases the soul from imprisonment. It makes wonderful things seem possible and easy to accomplish.”
Wow – Who wouldn’t want that?! I wonder if you’re like me and you forget from time to time to include the music you love in your life as much as possible.
Music has the power to reduce stress and increase focus and productivity. It can help to lower blood pressure, improve heart health and boost our immune systems. And this is the best part of all, it makes us feel good because it increases the flow of dopamine, the pleasure chemical, into our systems.
Not only that but even way back in 1911 it was discovered that cyclists pedaled faster while a band was playing than they did when there was silence. And it’s not just the rhythm of great music that makes us go faster, it’s that it literally drowns out the messages of exhaustion that the brain starts to send after a while. We don’t focus on being tired we focus on the music. So make your workouts even more effective and definitely more fun by rocking out to your favorite tunes.
I have a fun challenge for you this week… Try replacing some of the time that you spend perhaps watching TV or surfing the web with listening to music and even better yet, dancing to it. I promise you, good things will start to happen – you’ll feel way more inspired, energetic and optimistic than before. Give it a try!
Thank you so much for watching this video – If you’ve liked it, please click the “like” button and share it with others– I’d really appreciate that. And I’d love to hear from you so make sure to leave a comment below this video and let me know what music you love to listen to and the effect that it has on you.
Ella
Posted at 07:49h, 08 JuneI am defiantly going to try this. I totally agree that music has amazing powers and I can wait to reap the benefits. I am happy to accept this challenge and dance my way to success and happiness.
Jacquie
Posted at 09:16h, 08 JuneAwesome Ella – Let us know how it goes!
Sammy
Posted at 07:54h, 08 JuneThere is a quote I have always loved by Berthold Auerbach “Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” The best thing I ever did for myself was have mandatory music time. I try and start and end every day with music. My alarm wakes me with it every morning and I play it before bed every night with a glass of wine.
Jacquie
Posted at 09:16h, 08 JuneI love it – Thanks so much for sharing that great quote with us Sammy!
Irene Dolnick
Posted at 22:52h, 08 June?????? Our You Tube presentations (Kurt, Gert, Jazmine, and Bagel) have music …I feel heart centered about Bill Withers song concerning the condition of our planet “Mercy Me”…I have just submitted a proposal for a science grant on carbon dioxide removal….I hope we get it
Jacquie
Posted at 10:45h, 09 JuneAwesome Irene – thanks for sharing! And best of luck with the proposal – I hope you get it too! x
ann marie
Posted at 04:11h, 17 JuneYes, this resonates with me. I’m fortunate because I work in a great field – early childhood education – so you can find us (teachers and children) moving to music anytime through the day, whether inside or out!
Jacquie
Posted at 07:14h, 17 JuneAwesome Ann Marie – Thanks for sharing! Your comment made me smile as I visualize happy teachers and kids moving to the music!
Nessie
Posted at 17:58h, 22 JulyI always wondered why I felt a “high” during and after live concerts! I will surely keep the radio on…even if I am listening to it and not paying too much attention, I am sure my subconscience mind is listening and helping me! What a terrific idea Jacquie! I am going to do this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jacquie
Posted at 12:00h, 25 JulySuch a great comment Nessie – Thank you!! Enjoy! XO