Listening to music can have a powerful stress-reducing effect, according to a 2013 study published in the journal PLOS One. While research has shown that instrumental music works best to lower heart rate, blood pressure, and stress hormones, feel free to go for your favorite tunes or even nature sounds.
"Try putting a few themed playlists together of your favorite songs to evoke how you want to feel at any given time, whether you’re looking to be calm or focused, energized, motivated, or even high-spirited," advises Better Living.
