How to Get an Annoying Song Out of Your Head

We've all had that annoying song in our head that we can't get rid of. It repeats over and over, despite our desire to make it stop. If you find yourself with an annoying song or jingle on repeated play in your head, try some of these ideas to get it out.

Instructions

1. Find something else to focus on. If you start doing something engrossing or active, the song is likely to gradually disappear from your head. Whatever you choose, find something that makes your brain work so it'll be occupied on things other than the song.

2. Listen to another song. You may be able to wipe the other song out by listening to another song on the radio or on your iPod. Some people suggest that you listen to the song that's in your head, but not everyone may find this helpful.

3. Sing a really boring song to yourself. Try a song like the national anthem or "This Land Is Your Land." You can even try making up your own lyrics for the boring song to help you focus on something other than the annoying song.

4. Look for a message in the annoying song in your head. Maybe the song in your head is trying to tell you something. Think about what the lyrics are or what the song reminds you of to see if there's a hidden meaning in it for you.

5. Look up the lyrics to the annoying song in your head. Sitting at your computer and looking up the lyrics may be enough to eject the song from your head. You may get distracted by checking your email, looking at the news articles or finding other interesting sites.