The Impact of Music On Emotions & Feelings

You know the saying “Life be lifing sometimes”. Meaning life’s challenges can be overwhelming that initiates feelings of self-doubt, hopelessness, depression, anxiety and other unwanted feelings and emotions. “Motions” by Londrelle begins to play through the speakers in your car.  “No matter what you face in life you have to always think in a progressive way, regardless of how many times you fall, your strength you should never underestimate. You can and will make it through your depressive states”. As the soothing lyrics flow throughout your car, you begin to feel the negative emotions and feelings release.

Positive Impact

According to CMCB, “Music can release dopamine levels by 9%”. Due to this, music can have a positive impact on our feelings and emotions. Feeling a lack of motivation when arriving at the gym? Grab your airpods! The power of music allows us to feel motivated, encouraged and hopeful. It’s an effective stress management tool that helps us stay calm and relaxed. Music can help our mood in many different ways but sometimes it doesn't always leave a positive impact.

Negative Impact

Music can also have a negative impact on our feelings and emotions. It could drive us to a state of depression, frustration, hate and shame. Listening to Rod Wave, may give someone a feeling of hopelessness. Or putting on that “Welcome to O’Block” album by King Von may build up a feeling of hate, anger or rage. Listening to music with a negative influence could also lead to a negative trigger response. Such as, shaking, screaming, hitting, etc.

The music we consume on a daily basis matters. Music should be our daily dose of medicine to get us through the difficulties of life. It should uplift, encourage and inspire us. So when “life be lifing” just press play!