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August 12, 2022

Today is August 12th, and on this day in 1877 Thomas Edison completed his first model of the phonograph. The way we listen to music has changed a lot since then, and it can be a powerful tool in helping you to reduce stress. Very well Mind suggests these ways music can help:

Listen to music…

-during your morning work-commute to relieve driving tension,

-while doing chores to keep your mind from getting frustrated and reduce monotony,

-while writing bills to reduce feeling financial stress,

-and before bed to help quiet and relax your mind to help you drift off to sleep.

Here are some playlists our staff love to help you get started!:

Relax: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8hPtjGb3R0
Cleaning Motivation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQo0JSN8tLo
Mood Boosters: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfQAe5M2BkwCKimscRq-F9wkO5tUPY9TS & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LanCLS_hIo4&list=PLJbZJwtRpoO9gNTsoewhn1Nhk-BZncztV
Destress & Focus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsHJHmpAn8Y

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