By Namita S Kalla | June 03, 2025 | Image: Canva
Listening to slow-tempo, instrumental, or nature-inspired tracks helps lower heart rate and gently quietens anxious thoughts during stressful moments
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Building playlists of your favourite calming songs means you always have a tailored tool to turn to when anxiety creeps in.
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Using headphones to shut out distractions can create a more immersive, comforting experience and improve the calming effect of your chosen music.
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Play music proactively before anxiety peaks, during your morning routine, commute, or before a medical procedure to set a relaxed tone
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Sometimes, soothing isn’t always slow—upbeat music can lift low moods just as well as slower tunes calm frayed nerves.
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Repetitive beats and gentle rhythms help regulate breathing and create a meditative rhythm that your body naturally follows to relax
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Incorporate calming music into everyday activities like cooking, working, or winding down to subtly lower tension without needing extra time
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Listening to music while practising slow, deep breathing enhances the calming effect and brings your nervous system back into balance
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Whether it’s a presentation or a medical procedure, music can ease anticipatory anxiety and help you feel more grounded and steady
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Making music part of your regular self-care routine turns it into a consistent and reliable way to manage stress long term
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