What if the simplest mental health tool you have is already in your pocket? 🎶 Music isn't just entertainment. It's a tool for balance, stress management, and connection that's available anytime, anywhere. Research shows music has a profound impact on our mental well-being. It can shift our mood in seconds, calm our nervous system, and bring people together. The best part? You don't need to be a musician to experience these benefits. In our recent masterclass, Maxine Penney explored the science behind music's therapeutic effects and shared three simple tips: 1️⃣ Curate playlists for different moods. Build a playlist for relaxation, focus, or celebration. 2️⃣ Use music to release stress. When you're overwhelmed, put on a track that helps you let go. 3️⃣ Add music to your daily routines. Listen while you commute, cook, or spend time with loved ones. Music belongs to everyone. It's universal, accessible, and practical. So here's your invitation: ask a colleague what their favourite music is. Share a playlist with your team. Notice how a single track can shift the energy. Your mental well-being toolkit doesn't have to be complicated. Sometimes, it's as simple as pressing play.
Love this — thank you for sharing! 💛 I always say music is our most underrated mental health tool. I still laugh about revisiting that old “crying playlist” and not even remembering who made me that sad. 😂 But that’s the power of music: it helps us process, heal, and even rewire the brain. Press play, shift your mood, change your day!
Absolutely Spotify just told my I listened to a full 40 days of music in 2025 and my taste spans 396 genres! I think I can demonstrate that the science of music works 💃
Go Maxine!!! Great to see you shine✨
Maxine Penney 👏👏👏👏
Love this perspective and it’s so true. We often underestimate how powerful simple, accessible tools can be for our mental well-being. Music has this unique ability to regulate emotions, ground us, and create connection instantly. Thank you for highlighting such a practical approach. I’ll definitely be sharing this with my students and clients. Sometimes pressing play is all we need.