Music. It is a surefire way to either hype you up or calm you down. Depending on the music you choose, it can have a great affect on how you feel. However, it takes time and effort to compile a list of songs that you can have on hand when you need it. That is why I created this relaxation playlist to get you started. Add to it your favorite relaxing songs or remove the songs that don’t give you the feels.
Benefits to Music
Stress is common challenge in todays life. Almost everyone experiences some sort of stress on a regular basis. Depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders are becoming more common. Listening to relaxing music on a regular basis can help. Music has the ability to activate and influence the emotional and memory centers of our brain. Studies have even shown music to be as effective as medication when treating anxiety. So open that Spotify account and start listening your way to better mental health.
My Relaxation Playlist
- Skinny Love by Bob Iver
- Afterglow by Phaeleh, Soundmouse
- Amber by 311
- Put Your Records on by Corinne Bailey Rae
- Keep Your Head Up by Ben Howard
- Imagine by John Lennon
- Full Sail by Ryan Farish
- Carry On by fun.
- Three Little Birds by Bob Marley & The Wailers
- Float On by Modest Mouse
- Peace by O.A.R.
- Caribbean Blue by Enya
- Holocene by Bob Iver
- Landslide by Fleetwood Mac
- Crash Into Me by Dave Matthews Band
- Dirty Paws by Of Monsters and Men
- Teardrop by Massive Attack, Elizabeth Fraser
- The Sea by Morcheeba
- Sewn by The Feeling
- At the River by Groove Armada
- Seven Days in Sunny June by Jamiroquai
- Stranger Things Have Happened by Foo Fighters
- Let Me Out by Ben’s Brother
- Ode to My Family by The Cranberries
- Here With Me by Dido
There you have it 25 songs to get you relaxing. What’s on your playlist?
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