How Do I Learn Music and Self-Motivation Goal-Setting For Positive Attitudes?
Some people seem to have a natural, built-in positive attitude that keeps them cheerful and motivated--even as they navigate life's toughest challenges. In fact, positive attitudes can also be carefully cultivated. Even worry-prone individuals or individuals facing great adversity can approach life with greater positivity, according to the National Fibromyalgia Association, a resource for individuals battling this chronic pain disorder.
In an article entitled, "Maintaining A Positive Attitude," the association recommends taking steps such as scribbling positive notes, talking with friends or soaking in a relaxing bathtub in order to learn positive attitudes. Some individuals turn to yoga, volunteering or spiritual sustenance to help learn a positive attitude. It is also possible to learn music and self-motivation goal-setting for positive attitudes.
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Sift through personal musical libraries, including mp3s, CDs, cassette tapes or records, and identify the tracks or artists whose music you find uplifting. For some people, listening to the sweeping melodies of classical composers boosts their positive attitude. Others may prefer goofy disco dance beats or New Age drums and chanting. Set these positive attitude-inducing albums in a special place or create a "Positive Attitude" playlist so that they're readily available.
Listening to positive music may encourage emotional healing, increase motivation, facilitate connections with others and inspire joy, according to The Positive Music Association.
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Play an instrument. This may seem like an intimidating step for people who haven't already studied the guitar, piano or another instrument. Nevertheless, according to Medical News Today and Musicouch, playing an instrument can reduce stressful feelings and boost positivity. Start with something relatively easy, such as a tambourine, hand drum, rattle-shaker or recorder.
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An online book, "Human Relations for Career and Personal Success," suggests writing a list of self-motivating goals. These may focus on family, hobbies, health, financial health, social circle or careers. Goals may also involve learning a new skill set or demonstrating competency in a skill already mastered.
Self-motivating goals help people feel focused and positive by instilling a sense of purpose. As you write your list of self-motivating goals, try to be concise and specific, with an identifiable time frame for completion.
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Work at the goals with a positive attitude. "Human Relations for Career and Personal Success" recommends that individuals engage in activities that support stated goals, solicit feedback from others and maintain high personal expectations.
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Tips & Warnings
While learning music for positive attitudes can be fun to do alone, some individuals may find that they enjoy playing music in groups. Playing music with others can create feelings of teamwork and positive feelings, according to Musicouch's online article, "The Top 10 Benefits of Playing A Musical Instrument."
In addition to learning music for positive attitudes, consider listening to positive affirmations intertwined with positive music. Learning to repeat positive affirmations silently or aloud while listening to uplifting music may be a pleasant and rewarding experience.
Learning music and self-motivational goal-setting for positive attitudes can be hard work. Avoid the temptation to hurry or judge the process. There will be setbacks and bad days. When these occur, play a favorite song, grab an instrument or review your list of goals.
References
- Pearson Education: Human Relations for Career and Personal Success
- Musicouch: The Top 10 Benefits of Playing an Instrument.
- Medical News Today: Playing a Musical Instrument Reverses Stress on the Genomic Level.
- Positive Music Association: Welcome to the PMA
- NFA: Maintaining a Positive Attitude: Ten Strategies
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