Music has an amazing ability to touch our souls and minds. Whether it’s a melodious song or the gentle strumming of a guitar, music has a way of speaking to our emotions. These days most people are entangled in the web of thoughts and worries which has led to an increase in the cases of anxiety. Anxiety, as we all know, has a strong ability to dominate our days but there are ways to overcome the condition with music and exercise.
Music and exercise have been together for long. Be it yoga or a cardio session in the gym, most exercises are carried out with music. Music can influence our tempo, energy, and mood which has a direct bearing on how we exercise by allowing us to stay motivated, focused, and engaged. Another thing that music does is helps us stay distracted from fatigue while exercising.
The clinicians at NamiNeuro Psychiatry Clinic providing anxiety treatment in Kopar Khairane also recommend music and exercise for anxiety because both music and exercise can enhance one’s mood and motivation. Moreover, these activities when combined can help one deal with the train of thoughts effectively.
It is interesting to note that the music you choose or the playlist you listen to also has an influence on the way you work out, your mood, and mental wellbeing. The best way is to spend time out to create 2-3 playlists, with varying tempos and beats, that will match your workout intensity. Faster, higher energy music for intense cardio and calmer beats for cooldown period, stretches or yoga will help. Sometimes also including songs with positive lyrics, in addition to the music, helps with motivation in times of severe anxiety.
For more details on how music and exercise can help one overcome anxiety episodes or improve general mental well-being, consult our psychiatrist in Kalyan or Kopar Khairane at Namineuro Psychiatry Clinic.