Happiness and Music

You know those days when you're feeling down and discourage, put in music and get happy. I myself have been feeling pretty down and discourage and for a while, but today I took my own advice and put in some music that really changed my mood.

Molly Edmonds who wrote, Is there a link between Music and Happiness on HowStuffWorks blog, writes:

The neurological studies of music on the brain seem to indicate that we're hardwired to interpret and react emotionally to a piece of music. Indeed, this process starts very early on. One study found that babies as young as five months old reacted to happy songs, while by nine months they recognized and were affected by sad songs [source: LiveScience]. Physiological states brought on by music only intensify as we grow. Happy music, usually featuring a fast tempo and written in a major key, can cause a person to breathe faster, a physical sign of happiness [source: Leutwyler]. Similarly, sad music, which tends to be in the minor keys and very slow, causes a slowing of the pulse and a rise in blood pressure. That seems to indicate that only happy music is beneficial, but those that know the value of a good cry or a cathartic release may find that sad or angry music can bring about happiness indirectly

So there you have it, when you down put in what ever makes you feel good inside. It will make your whole day, and when you do, don't be afraid to dance.

So until next time; kick up your heels and let me hear you squeal.

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