The Playlist Prescription: 3 Ways Music Acts Like Medicine for the Mind
3. Music Improves Sleep Quality Poor sleep isn’t just a nighttime issue—it impacts everything from energy to emotional regulation to decision-making. And yet, one of the most overlooked remedies for better sleep is one you’ve likely already used: soothing music. Calming music slows your heart rate, deepens your breath, and activates the parasympathetic nervous system— making it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep. But just as important as the science is the feeling it provides. My BYBD™ Bedtime Blueprint One of the pillars of my BYBD™ Bedtime Blueprint is ending the day with a smile. There are dozens of ways to do that, but one of my favorites is through music. Not just lullabies or spa sounds—but tracks that genuinely bring me joy. They don’t have to be slow, but they do need to feel good. Sometimes that’s a warm soul classic, sometimes it’s an instrumental groove, and sometimes it’s just a song that reminds me of a great moment in my life. Whatever it is, it helps me release the day instead of carrying it to bed. So, in the spirit of Black Music Month, I invite you to build your own bedtime playlist. Think: what makes your shoulders drop? What makes you exhale? What makes you smile without even realizing it?
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