How Music Motivates Us

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How Music Motivates Us | Brie Neumann | Music

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How Music Motivates Us by brieneumann | Nov 2, 2021 | Music

Most people recognize that music helps them to work out better. However, not many people understand how music motivates them when they work out. Scientists have extensively studied the way music affects the brain for the better part of a century. There is a special branch of neuroscience that studies the exact subject: neuromusicology. The study of neuromusicology has led to discoveries about what genre of music induces mood shifts, as well as the exact neurological responses that the body makes in response to music. The evidence shows that music motivates people, both physically and emotionally. Here’s how music motivates us.

Music Prevents Fatigue The first way that music motivates us is by reducing or preventing fatigue. The research proves music can help break up routine tasks that occupy the day. Routine is a helpful tool for productivity, but it is also harmful to the brain by trapping it into patterns that quickly

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