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How to Reduce Stress Through Music

If you’re finding yourself stressed, it might be time to try some new relaxation techniques. For instance, music can be very effective for relaxing and managing stress. Music can have a remarkable effect on your body and state of mind. Faster-paced music can help with concentration and increase alertness while upbeat music can make you feel more optimistic and positive. Slower music can help you relax your muscles and quiet your thoughts while releasing the stress of the day.

How Music Can Help You Sleep Step-by-Step

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    Give yourself about 45 minutes for this exercise.

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    Start by finding a relaxing sleeping position. If you have lower back pain or poor circulation, make sure you have your knee pillow or elevation pillow in place.

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    Next, turn on calm, soothing music, sounds or a meditation to listen to. This can be any genre, but make sure to avoid anything that irritates you. Irritation raises stress. The goal is to feel calm and relaxed to fall into sleep.

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    Don’t force yourself through anything. If it's not working, switch to another song or track. This can create tension, not reduce it. This is why you want to allot enough time to go through this exercise. It's okay to not "get it right" the first time.

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More Stress Relief Tips

Prioritize Recovery

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Rest and/or active recovery: First of all, ease into workouts. If you haven’t been working out on a regular basis, going full throttle right away, particularly with consecutive-day workouts, is going to result and aching muscles.

Hydration is Key

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Hydrate: Drinking water during and after exercise helps the body rid itself of toxins, while fighting off dehydration, which can result in painful muscles and excruciating muscle cramps.

Eating Properly

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Proper nutrition: Protein sources are necessary to rebuild muscle tissue and fuel the function of various cells, tissues and enzymes. Carbohydrates are vital, as well.

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