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How to Use Music to Boost Motivation, Mood & Improve Learning

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The Motivational Power of Faster Music

Listening to faster music with a beat of about 140 to 150 beats per minute can motivate you to move by shifting the balance in your brain. It releases neurochemicals that make you more likely to be active. This effect is independent of whether you're familiar with the song or its lyrics. So, if you're lacking motivation, try listening to faster music for 10-15 minutes before exercising or doing cognitive work.

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