In these unprecedented times where people are experiencing heightened states of anxiety, loneliness, insomnia, and negative thinking, you may be surprised to discover that listening to just thirteen minutes of music can provide relief! The British Academy of Sound Therapy conducted a study of 7,581 participants to discover if listening to music was an effective therapeutic treatment and if so, what is the proper dosage one would need to experience the therapeutic effects?

It turns out that thirteen minutes is the recommended daily musical allowance if you want to relax, release sadness, or to increase focus. To process anger, you'll need a fifteen minute dose, and to increase happiness, just nine minutes is sufficient!

For relaxation, try "Weightless" by Macaroni Union. Time Magazine officially named it "the most relaxing song in the world" and it won #11 for "Top 50 Best Inventions" in 2011! When selecting your own music for relaxation, look for a "slow tempo, simple melody, and no lyrics".

If you're looking for a boost of happiness, you'll want music that has a "driving rhythm, fast tempo, and happy lyrical content". Try the set list that the dance group Daybreaker used for Oprah's 2020 Vision Tour (the first song features string quartet with rock band!)

It is empowering to know that thirteen minutes is all that stands between you and a happier, more relaxed, and more productive day! Try waking up to my favorite song!