As we approach International Self-Care Day, we have the opportunity to step back, check in with ourselves, and listen to what our mind, body, and spirit might need. Taking place on July 24th each year, the date symbolizes the long-lasting...
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The dictionary definition of heartbreak describes it as: crushing grief, anguish, or distress. Most of us are no stranger to heartbreak; and will travel through different experiences of it in our lifetimes. While there is no catch-all solution for heartbreak,...
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The benefits of using music at work are numerous but they are different for everyone. For the employer, music can help boost efficiency, expedite projects, and promote greater enthusiasm among employees. For the staff member, it can spark creativity or help...
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One weekend when I was 8 years old I woke up to a piano being carried into my living room by two burly men. Within weeks of the piano being delivered a man by the name of Mr. Nicholwitz arrived....
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Technology has changed enough over the last decade to allow us to take our entire music library with us and to arrange it into playlists for particular purposes. Because music can now be “on demand,” - it makes the creation...
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There is no easy solution to developing a productive playlist for two or more people. Like all good work procedures and strategies, it takes time and it starts with being proactive instead of reactive. Take the time to identify the...
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To bring music upfront and into the foreground (the answer for using music intentionally for health), it is important to ensure that your music preferences are accessible and in a form that you can easily retrieve when you need it. Like...
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Because music is that intricate blend of sound and silence, what many don’t realize is how comforting the very sound of our breathing can be. If you are feeling overwhelmed, or perhaps feeling extra sensitive to sensory stimulation—if just leaving...
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