The Gloom

This original piano track is sort of sad and dark, yet uplifting too. A haunting and beautiful melody that can be played while you are driving, as background music or when you are in need of a boost. When you listen to music you like, your brain releases dopamine, which is a feel-good neurotransmitter in the body. So the next time you are in need of an emotional boost, just listen to your favorite music for 15 minutes. The following are just some of the other things music can help you with.

Reduces stress. Listening to music has been shown to help lower blood pressure and stress hormones. Listening to some music is a natural stress reducer. Combine that by playing the drums and you have a great way of reducing stress. Music can be healing, as listening to music you enjoy decreases the levels of the stress hormone cortisol in your body, which counteracts the effects of stress. This is especially important since stress can many of the illnesses and diseases people suffer.

Diminishes anxiety and tension. Listening to relaxing or calming music is a good way to diminish anxiety and release tension. Drumming is another fun, physical activity that can help distract you from whatever is bothering you. Drumming, playing the piano or listening to music can even be meditative and induce a relaxing mental state. Stepping away from a tense situation and listening to or playing music may be just what you need to feel mentally able to tackle the problem head-on.

Produces feelings of well-being. Endorphins are a feel-good chemical the brain releases when you participate in certain activities, such as listening to music, running, dancing, laughing, and playing music. Endorphins lift your spirits and make bad situations seem more manageable.

Helps you focus on the moment. With so many distractions in the modern world, music is a good way to calm your mind and relax. Listening to music can help support mental clarity. The rhythm of calming music helps you to focus on the moment and not think about anything but the music.

Music can also help you to sleep better. For people who suffer from insomnia, listening to some calming or relaxing music for about 45 minutes before they go to sleep, is a good practice for better sleep. Music may also help to reduce depression as it can be inspiring and inspiring. The type of music you listen to can make a difference in how the music makes you feel, classical music and meditative music tracks are better for lifting people up. You can't always do two things at once. Listening to inspirational music can help you to exercise harder or longer, but you can best benefit from calming music if you stay off your electronic devices, relax and just listen to music. This also helps you to be in the present.