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Music is a universal language that everyone understands. When words fail, we can always convey our feelings and emotions through music. Music lovers have a repertoire of songs they listen to depending on their mood. Have you ever noticed when you’re happy, you suddenly burst into a song, even if you can’t carry a tune? Or you might do a little tap dance, even if you have two left feet? Or how, when you’re feeling down, and it starts to rain, you feel like the heavens are crying with you? You turn on the radio, and suddenly melancholy tunes fill the room, making you feel like the star of your own music video. This is because music connects us in a fundamental level, it’s so powerful like having a time machine that immediately transports us to a memory that’s connected to a song. It’s pure magic. 

Aside from helping us express our emotions, constantly listening to music can help: 

Music Lovers are Less Stressed

When we listen to music that brings back happy memories or calming tunes, our stress levels are reduced significantly. Soothing tunes can help lower our cortisol, the stress hormone, and help us relax. This is one of the reasons why spas play these types of tunes, and their attendants speak in hushed tones. It’s all about keeping stress at bay. 

Boost Mood

Listening to happy, inspiring, and upbeat songs triggers the release of dopamine, which helps improve our mood. Sing your heart out to your favorite tunes (do it in your room or the basement to avoid disturbing others, unless, of course, you have the voice of an angel), and you’ll feel your mood improving almost immediately! 

Improve Focus and Concentration

You can listen to music while studying or working as it can help you focus and concentrate. Of course, it’s not applicable to all music genres—instrumental or background music tends to be more effective. Music also sparks creativity. We often have inspiring ideas when our minds are relaxed. Just don’t play your karaoke Spotify playlist, or you’ll end up singing your favorite tunes instead of studying or working! 

Promote Better Sleep

If you’re an insomniac or pregnant and your baby keeps kicking you in the middle of night, try playing calming music to help you (and your baby) calm down at the end of the day. Soothing tunes can lull you to a peaceful sleep, at least until your next bathroom break! 

Increase Productivity

Is it just me, or does every millennial I know crank up upbeat music (aka music of the ’90s) to get motivated to clean the house? The same tunes we used to dance to in bars and clubs have now become the tunes we listen to when we’re sweeping and mopping. Upbeat music creates an environment that keeps our energy levels up. This is how we managed to deep clean the garage in one day—we’re too busy jamming out to tunes from the past to notice the hard work! 

There are a lot of benefits to listening to music, and chances are you’ve got music lovers in your life you need to shop for since Christmas is right around the corner. These 11 gifts will surely score you some brownie points, so start shopping!