stressfreemom

I am a very calm person by nature. That’s not to say I never lose my cool. I have my share of stressful moments just like everyone else; but, on the whole, I react to situations without panicking and try to find a reasonable solution. Others must have noticed this, because several people have commented on my cool, collected temperament.

That got me thinking about the calming influences in my life, and one major one has got to be music. Growing up, my mom always had classical music playing softly on the stereo. It was a big part of our lives. Just as one gets accustomed to hearing the familiar ticking of a clock, our house always seemed noticeably quiet when no music was playing.

Because listening to music has always been a part of my life, it was natural that I should carry the habit into adulthood. My musical tastes range from classical to jazz, from swing to rock n’ roll. If I want to get the house clean in a hurry, I put on something lively that will get my blood pumping. If I want to improve my mood, I play something that brings me joy, like the waltzes of Johan Strauss. Jr.

However, if I need to have a sense of calm and peace, I will put on the smooth jazz station or select a classical piece that I find especially soothing, something by Chopin perhaps. Whatever mood you are in or would like to be in, there is some piece of music that will speak to you. So the next time you’re beginning to stress out, simply put on your favorite song, take a deep breath and relax.

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