5 Songs That Can Change Your Mood

Who doesn’t like an uplifting song to change their mood? Music can have such an impact on our emotions and affect us in many ways. Here are some songs that can help turn your frown upside down and get you moving and grooving into a happy mood within seconds! 

SO what are you waiting for? Search these 5 songs and turn up the volume, you deserve to feel happy!

1. Happy By: Pharrell Williams
2. Uptown Funk By: Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars
3. Shake It Off By: Taylor Swift
4. Don’t Worry, Be Happy By: Bobby McFerrin
5. I Gotta Feelin By: The Black Eyed Peas

Some of you might be asking, “So why is it important to get up and move to music anyway?” 

Here are some reasons why:

1. Helps relieve stress- Stress can be overwhelming, especially when there is not an outlet to defuse stress levels. Getting up and moving to your favorite song can help bring stress levels down and is a quick and easy way to relieve stress.

2. Body movement- Moving your body throughout the day is very important. Movement helps condition your heart, lungs and strengthens your muscles. Additionally, movement can help coordination, flexibility and agility. Even small movements can have a big impact on your health and moods. Listening to music and moving your body can provide many health benefits. It just starts with you turning up some of your favorite tunes and letting loose!

3. Builds confidence- Movement can help you reconnect with your physical body through mindfulness and self awareness. Listening to music helps build self confidence and connect you to your body through moving while a song is playing. Being mindful of your body while moving will help you discover a lot about yourself by reconnecting and tuning in. Feel free to move any way you want! Self expression can be shown in many forms, one being movement! 

Emotions and Music:

When we listen to music it can have various effects on our brain. One effect is, the release of a chemical called dopamine, which makes us feel happy. So, next time your favorite song is played, tune into your emotions and feelings. In order to become more connected with your emotions when your favorite song is being played do a quick body scan. Body scans can help you reconnect with yourself by asking these particular questions. How am I feeling when I hear this song? What memories am I associating with this song? What makes this song special to me? How is my body reacting to this song? Connecting your mind and body can help regulate emotions and feelings. Also it helps you become more self aware and connected to yourself.

Madison Reynolds

Mental Health Student Intern