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LIFE HAS A RHYTHM
When you watch television, films and special
events, it’s music that sets the scene. The
soundtrack helps create the emotions, pace
and rhythm of each moment. It’s what makes
you excited during a car chase and uplifted
during a romantic moment. Why should your
life be any different?
Studies show that music affects behavior.
The music you listen to can make you work
faster or slower, and feel more or less
relaxed. By adding the right music to your
daily activities, you can invent the right
soundtrack tor your life, f-rom cooking and
cleaning to eating and exercising, selecting
music that complements your experiences
creates a better rhythm for your day.
CLEANING UP
Doing chores around the house can be a
lot more enjoyable and get finished much
more quickly when it’s done to the sounds
of a favorite high-energy song. Try choosing
upbeat melodies as the background for
chores. You'll establish a quicker pace to
get work done. If the whole family is doing
chores together, time can be divided into
thirty minute slots where each person gets a
chance to choose the music.
M IND AND BODY
Working out is not just about the body, but
about the brain as well. Playing the right
music is important for both. For some aerobic
workouts the right music might be fast and
exciting, while for a yoga session it may be
classical and calming. Choose the right
soundtrack for your heart and head.
AT THE O FFICE
The rhythm of your office life varies
throughout the day. Sometimes you need to
get things done quickly, and other times you
need to slow down and focus. In general,
new music keeps your brain active and your
energy up. When you need to concentrate,
try familiar songs that aren’t too complex and
have few or no lyrics.
TURN ON YOUR MUSIC.
EVERY
ROOM
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A
HOME AND EVERY TIME
OF DAY HAS A PURPOSE.
DINNER AND DANCING
Every dinner party has a rhythm and your
music should underscore it. Will your music
be loud and fast, or soft and mellow? Or will
it be both? Perhaps some classical music
during dinner, followed by ja77 music for
dancing. You’re in charge of the sounds that
create the mood.
The rhythm of your day is as unique as your
DNA. Shouldn’t your music be too? Your
life has a soundtrack. Start using it to your
advantage - and enjoying it.
RELAX
M u s i c c a n t u r n a n o t h e r w i s e
h e c t i c m o m e n t in t o s o m e t h in g
m o r e p e a c e f u l . R e s e a r c h
s h o w s t h a t w h e n t h e m u s ic in
a s u p e r m a r k e t s lo w s d o w n ,
s h o p p e r s m o v e t h r o u g h t h e
s t o r e m o r e s lo w ly a n d s p e n d
m o r e t i m e lo o k i n g a t t h e
f o o d in e a c h a is le . U s e th is
k n o w l e d g e t o s lo w d o w n y o u r
o w n a c t i v i t i e s a n d g e t t h e
m o s t o u t o f t h e m . T r y lis t e n in g
t o r e l a x i n g m u s ic a s y o u 'r e
c o o k i n g d i n n e r f o r y o u r f a m i l y
a n d s p e n d i n g t i m e w i t h y o u r
k id s . Y o u m a y b e a b l e t o s e t
a s lo w e r p a c e - a n d f in d a
r e l a x i n g m o m e n t w h e r e y o u
d id n 't k n o w t h e r e w a s o n e .
