Listen to calming music
Soothing music has been shown to significantly lower anxiety and heart rate.
What You'll Do
Listen to a calming playlist for 5 minutes to help reduce anxiety.
Scientific Basis
Relaxing music interventions across diverse patient groups reduced anxiety and HR per study meta-review by significant small-to-moderate effect sizes (~d = 0.3-0.7).
Vieira, L., et al. (2024). Systematic Review Effects of a music-based intervention…The Science of Impact
Reducing anxiety by 30% can significantly improve quality of life for patients in clinical settings.
Lowering heart rate by 5 bpm can decrease the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Music therapy can be a cost-effective intervention in mental health treatment, reducing the need for medication.
Pro Tips
Listen to calming music for at least 30 minutes daily to manage anxiety.
Incorporate music therapy sessions twice a week for optimal results.
Use playlists specifically designed for relaxation during stressful times.