It is
pretty safe to say that how we feel affects our perception of the world.
Fortunately, your car stereo is on your side! Listening to the right music is
like getting a chiropractic adjustment for your mood.
Sad: While
you could wallow in your sadness, it makes much more sense to turn the frown
upside down. While it might seem like really happy songs would be the ‘go-to’
for this situation, they might highlight the disparity between how you feel and
how you really want to feel. Why not go straight for your favorites? No matter
what the genre, play a song that you could listen to on repeat! This should
definitely change your focus.
Happy: If
you are already happy, amp it up to the next level with something super upbeat!
Techno and pop songs have light lyrics and a good beat. Listen to these to make
a bright mood even brighter!
Angry:
Man, don’t you just hate it when the day doesn’t go your way? When you feel
frustrated, annoyed, or angry you need to breathe deep and relax. Even if you
HATE classical music, its complexity and lack of lyrics will require that you
do some active listening. Switching your focus through concentrating on an
intricately orchestrated song will help you to take a break from what is
bugging you so you can later revisit the situation with a new perspective.
Sleepy:
Sleepy is a great way to feel…except for when you are driving! Stay away from
techno and classical music! These music genres are like kryptonite for the sleepy
driver. Instead, keep an eye out for the nearest exit or rest area and in the
meantime throw on some metal or heavy rock – loud and invigorating music is an
absolute must have at this point!
Relaxed –
Nothing is better than relaxing music on a relaxing ride! Throw on some oldies,
smooth jazz, or R&B. Any of these will enhance your already magnificent
driving experience.
Unexplainable/undefined:
Not sure how you feel? Neither are most Indy rockers. That is your ticket to
exploring your thoughts and emotions.
Have any
other mood music suggestions? Feel free to leave them in a comment!
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