Begoña San José, PhD’s Post

🌸 Feeling stressed? Here are 5 quick tips to help you unwind: Take deep breaths. Go for a walk. Try journaling. Listen to music. Talk it out! What’s your favorite way to de-stress? 💬 Share with us! 📞 Schedule your free consultation: 678-740-3990 #StressRelief #MentalHealthTips #SunshineCounseling

🎶 When Music Hurts: The Dark Side of Melodies 🎶 We often think of music as a source of joy and healing, but what if it isn’t? What if music—the universal language of connection—sometimes pulls us into a wave of sadness we can’t escape? As someone who has battled anxiety and depression for years, I know firsthand how a single song can feel like an emotional ambush. That melody you loved? It can suddenly reopen old wounds, dragging you into a spiral of despair. Why does this happen? Neuroscience tells us that music is deeply tied to the emotional centers of our brain, making it both a comfort and a potential trigger. But here’s the good news: we don’t have to let music control us. 💡 Here’s how I fight back when music triggers those emotions: 🌬️ Grounding Breathing Technique: 1️⃣ Inhale deeply through your nose for 4 counts (1…2…3…4). 2️⃣ Hold your breath for 4 counts (1…2…3…4). 3️⃣ Exhale slowly through your mouth for 6 counts (1…2…3…4…5…6). This simple exercise helps me stay present, reminding me that I’m in control—not my emotions. 🎵 Reclaiming Music’s Power: By curating playlists, reframing emotional connections, and seeking support, I’ve learned to turn music from a trigger into a tool for healing. It’s a journey, but one worth taking. 🤝 Join the Movement: At Soundtrack for the Soul, we’re building a community to help people reclaim their emotions and their lives. If you’ve ever felt music weighing you down, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it alone. 👉 Let’s connect and start the healing process together. #MentalHealthAwareness #MusicAndEmotions #HealingThroughMusic #SoundtrackForTheSoul #LinkedInCommunity I’d love to hear your thoughts. Have you ever had music affect you in unexpected ways? How do you navigate those emotions? Let’s start the conversation below. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gGcuTg96

🎧 Day 13: Let's get into the groove! Today's challenge is to listen to music and create a playlist that lifts your spirits. Whether you need something to brighten your morning, help you through a tough time, or simply evoke some nostalgic memories, music is a powerful tool for healing and setting the right mood. 🎶 So, take some time today to put together a playlist that brings you joy and comfort. Want to keep going? Download the full 30-day challenge on our website and continue your self-care journey with us! #SelfCareChallenge #MusicTherapy #PlaylistCreation #WellnessJourney #IHeartTherapy #SelfLove #DailyChallenge

Did you know you can crack the Slo-Mo code with Music? Music plays an important role in the human brain, and you can use it to your advantage to get yourself moving. You can use music to change the energy in your environment, and in your body. 1. Music is a feel-good neurotransmitter that prompts the brain to produce dopamine (this is the neuro-chemical that helps with motivation, movement, and to get things done). 2. Music helps to synchronize our body movements and as a result increases our performance of actions. Match the beat of the music to the pace of the work you'd like to do! 3. Music also evokes emotional responses within us and can create excitement and energy - dance music that gets you up out of your chair is a great example of this! What are your go-to favorites to boost your work flow?? Drop your faves below! . . . #musiclover #musicislife #healingthroughmusic #soundtherapy #musicmindset #biohackyourlife #optimalperformance #selfimprovementjourney #wellnesshacks #biohacker #levelupmindset #mindandbody #selfcarematters #growthmindset #emotionalwellness #innerwork #womeninbusiness #femaleentrepreneurs #womenwholead #buildingdreams

Some questions for you to explore within your resistance: Take out your journal. Set some nice soft music that is a favorite for you. It might be nice to even have a candle. Take a few deep slow breaths.   #menthalhealth #saludmentalyemociones #saludmentalparatodos

12.17: FOCUS After a long day, focus is hard to find—but music helped me stay productive and engaged today. Was it luck, placebo, or the real deal? 🎶 Curious for your thoughts! #FocusMusic

One of the quickest ways to shift your state is by listening to music that reflects the state we want to be in. 🎵 For example, if you’re craving a boost of energy, you might listen to music that makes you feel energised. 🎵 Or if you’re feeling self-conscious, you might put on music that makes you feel confident. But we can go a step further and explore why music evokes certain moods, or memories, or feelings. We can get curious with things like “why is it that this song makes me feel nostalgic? Or confident? And what does it mean about me?” Music is a very powerful way to reveal aspects of ourselves we didn’t know were there. And you can access them just by listening actively and taking note of your thoughts. . . . #forcedmetaphor #musicformentalhealth #confidencetips #personalgrowth #emotionalintelligence

🎶 What's your jam? Music elicits a universal response, deeply embedded in our evolutionary progress, that significantly changes our emotions and movements. I have a playlist for every mood and listening to certain types of music also alters my mood. Depending on the music I listen to, my mood can shift from sad to happy, deflated to energized, or hopeless to hopeful. When I feel beaten, I have a playlist titled 'Unstoppable', and that snaps me out of my self-critical mode to a mindset of 'I can do it'. Here is a mini-version of that playlist: 1. Speechless by Naomi Scott 2. Fight Song by Rachel Platten 3. Forward Motion by Daya 4. Fireworks by Katy Perry 5. Stronger by Kelly Clarkson So, what's your jam to reset your mindset? #music #MusicForMotivation #PlaylistPower #MoodMusic #MindsetShift #Musictherapy #resilience #mindset

Music can be so magical. It can transport us back in time to a specific memory, or phase in our life. It can make us feel powerful feelings, at times maybe even overwhelming feelings. There's lots of science to support how and why this happens (that we won't bore you with), but it is truly a connection to the inner workings of our brains! So use the power of music to shift your mood. Build a playlist of songs that make you feel lighter, happier, more fun, and play them as often as possible. Find songs that make you feel powerful, courageous, and important, and play them before meetings or gatherings where you need a confidence boost. Use music to calm you during your no screen time before bed. If you do use music this week to set the tone, let us know how it went in the comments below! #music #musictherapy #moveyourbody #tipsandtricks #selfhelp #growthmindset #personalimprovement #inspiration #startyourweekoffright #tipstoliveby #motivation #sundays #tipoftheweek

The Soundtrack of Our Personalities 🎶 Have you ever noticed how our music choices can reflect our personalities? 🎤✨ From the upbeat rhythms of pop that energize us to the soulful melodies of blues that resonate with our emotions, our playlists often reveal who we are at our core. Research shows that music genres can correlate with traits like openness, conscientiousness, and even extroversion. So, the next time you hit play, consider what your favorite tracks say about you. Are you embracing the vibrant beats of life or diving deep into introspection? Let's explore these connections! #MusicAndPersonality #SoundtrackOfLife #PersonalGrowth #LinkedInFam