Skill

Listen to Music

Use music intentionally to shift attention and emotional intensity.

What it is

Music can be a coping tool when you use it on purpose.

How to do it

Choose music that moves you toward the state you want.

Focus on the sound rather than rehearsing the argument.

Notice whether your breathing or muscle tension changes.

Change the music if it increases your agitation.

Remember

Choose music based on where you want your mind to go, not only where it already is.

Want to understand this more deeply?

Chapter 1: Calm My Body

Read the story and teaching behind this skill, then come back here when you want to practice it.

Redirect attention long enough for emotional intensity to decrease.

Release physical tension before it feeds the emotional reaction.

Change your environment and give yourself physical and mental space.