Best Ways to Listen to Your Favorite Music

Music is a big part of life for many of us, but we all have different listening habits. The rise of digital streaming services means it’s easier than ever to access your favorite music whenever you feel like it and use music to set the tone to so many different moments in your day. If you’re a big music lover who wants to make music more a part of your day-to-day routine, check out this guide to the best ways to listen to your favorite music.

Music for when you’re waking up

Studies show that listening to music when you wake up can help you be raring and ready to go in the mornings. If you’re not a morning person, adjusting your music routine to include great music when you wake up might be helpful for you. Within the first few minutes of waking up, music can set the tone for your day and put you in a positive frame of mind. Whatever genre you prefer, your waking up playlist should include positive songs with strong beats that build up, helping you to also build up to your day.

How music helps with studying

Whatever stage of education you’re at or even if you’re a professional, music can enhance your studying capabilities. There are many benefits of listening to study music, as it can help you to stay alert and make learning more enjoyable and rewarding. Keeping the volume low helps you to maintain focus on your work. If you’re choosing music to study to, calming and steady tunes tend to be good choices. You could go for classical music, ambient sounds, or modern electronic genres like trip-hop.

When you’re commuting

You’ve probably noticed how many people are listening to music on their commute. Whether you’re driving or using public transport, music can help the time pass by and can help you transition from work to free time and vice versa. If you’re driving, you can relax and have a less stressful drive by listening to more relaxed choices. If you’re using public transport your commuting playlist might vary by the time of day. In the morning you might want more energizing music to prepare you for the day and on the way home, you might prefer something calmer.

Exercising to your favorite songs

Whether you’re a regular gym-goer or you prefer going out for a run, music can be a great accompaniment to your workout. It can lift your mood, distract you from fatigue, and increase your endurance. Listening to music might mean you improve your performance without even realizing it. Stimulating songs with a strong beat are often good choices for workout music, with some studies suggesting hip hop and rock are the most preferred options.

When you’re going to bed

Just as music can help you wake up in the morning, it can help you get to sleep too. There’s some evidence that listening to music a short time before bed can help to improve the quality of your sleep, helping you to wake up feeling more refreshed. Classical or other instrumental music can help to slow down your pulse and get you ready to sleep.

Enjoy music throughout the day

Music can be a great addition to many different parts of your day. Whether you’re eager to listen to the latest singles on repeat, or desperate to listen to albums from your favorite artist, there are many ways to listen to them throughout your day. If you love listening to music there are lots of ways to integrate it into your routine, whether you’re beginning or ending your day or doing other things like working out or studying. When you choose the right tracks, music has the power to enhance all the small moments of your day.

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Dr. Jerry Doby Editor-in-Chief of The Hype Magazine, Media and SEO Consultant, Journalist, Ph.D. and retired combat vet. 2023 recipient of The President's Lifetime Achievement Award. Partner at THM Media Group. Member of the U.S. Department of Arts and Culture, the United States Press Agency and ForbesBLK.