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7 WAYS IN WHICH MUSIC HELPS IN MAINTAINING WORK-LIFE BALANCE

There is a common misconception that music can only be a hobby and not a full-time profession . Many factors are responsible for this opinion to spread over . It is thought that music can be only a distraction to studies and can impact career and work later in life . Unfortunately , many people strongly believe this misconception and step back learning music . But there are ample reasons that are scientifically proven that learning music ( whether vocals or an instrument ) will help to maintain work life balance . For all the school students , corporate white collar employees , to homemakers , we bring you seven ways where music helps work-life balance :
It brings you peace :
Learning music is not just about performing or becoming a singing superstar . Music helps to open up your mind and bring out creativity . It makes your day happier , brighter and joyful . It also brings out the spiritual vibe in your mind and makes mundane life livelier .
Music Boosts Confidence :
For all those people who feel low in confidence , learning music boosts confidence tremendously and makes your brain sharper . The result ? It brings work-lifebalance effortless .
Improves Memory : It is scientifically proven that learning music improves memory and makes the brain sharp . This leads to improved work-life balance and progresses life on a happier journey .
It Brings Bonding in the family : Group singing ( Brunda Gaanam ) has been there in India since long and by learning music , family bonding develops in this ever paced world where technology is ruling the roost .
Opens up New Opportunities : We never knew what talents are within us and who knows ? There are many singers such as Harish Shivaramakrishnan from Agam band shifted from engineering stream to full-time singing . Life is a beautiful gift and learning makes it even more fruitful .
Improves Critical Thinking : Learning music improves critical thinking and helps to think out of the box and solves work problems . This might be shocking to believe but music opens up new neuron connections in brain leading to better thinking and magical view of life .
Makes Work Less Boring :
Say you have a bad day at work . Learning music improves mood and also makes work enjoyable and attainable .
So , dear readers , never think music is a roadblock to success in various career based aims and ambitions . On the contrary , it helps to bring a sense of liveliness and every day different and brings in new experiences .
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