a take on sad music

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onto today’s topic: a take on sad music 🎵 

stop listening to sad music if you’re sad. sure, it can add to the dramatics when you’re looking out the car window on a rainy day, but why perpetuate your own negative headspace?

don’t get me wrong, i have a playlist exclusively for sad music because the vocals hit wonderfully. i won’t listen to it when i’m feeling down though — music is one of the easiest ways to shift your mood. 🎧️ 

i used to think i wasn’t particularly impacted by the vibe of a song, but i’ve recently been proved wrong. a specific song can easily boost my confidence when i’m getting ready the same way it can pull from certain memories associated with it.

use music to your advantage. this might sound ridiculous but vibing to a hype playlist in front of the mirror does wonders for your mood.

the intersection between music and the brain is an area i want to read into more, especially as someone with my headphones practically glued to my head. this research paper is a good starting point. 🤓 

since realizing i very much am someone that likes to curate a vibe through music, my playlists have differentiated a lot. from desi bops, to songs specifically added for when i’m rollerblading at night, i feel more, even if slightly, in control of my mental state.

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