I've got the music in me!

I love music.  Music is how I relate to the world.  If I am sad I find a song that makes me feel better, or helps express the sad feelings I have.  Same goes for if I am happy.  I have a whole playlist dedicated to getting me excited, and one that makes me feel productive.  I have a song for everything; give me a feeling or an experience and I will give you a song.  I can tell you that “iris” by the Goo Goo Dolls reminds me of my eighth grade crush, and anything by Stacie Orrico reminds me of a road trip with my best friend my senior year of high school.

I associate everything with music.  I have also found that when I don’t know how ia m felling, or how to express myself I find a song that helps me.  This is a technique that I have also started using with my coaching clients.  Sometimes we know how we feel but we just can’t vocalize it or even turn it into a complete thought.

When I cannot even tell how I am feeling I listen to some of my favorite artists – typically John Mayer- and wait for the words to speak to me.  This is something that has really helped me and I think it would also help you.  I challenge you to take some time out of your day and find a song to associate with it.   Here is an example: When I am feeling like I just don’t fit in I listen to Jason Mraz – Geek in the Pink.  I love this song and I can totally relate to it.  You may not have any emotion to that song, and you know what it’s totally fine!  You get to choose the way to feel about a song, and just because I like it doesn’t mean you will.

Do you ever have to tell someone hoe you feel but you can’t find the words?  Try finding s song that helps describe the way you feel – you will be amazed at how much this can help a situation.  I know that when I have a crush on someone I wish they would hear a certain song because than they would know how I feel about them.  Or I am angry… you get the picture. 

Today’s challenge is to start a music journal.  Anytime you have a strong feeling or don’t know how to explain yourself, write it down and find a song later in the day that reminds you of that feeling.  Once you have the song picked out let me know!  Email me your song, and I will tell you the next step in this process. 

Sometimes the best thing we can do is take a step back and let the moment pass before we react; by having a music journal it allows you to do just that.  You have the power to control your feelings, and associate meaning to songs.  With these two techniques you will be amazed at how you can change your reactions.

I can’t wait to hear your songs!

You have it all & Confidence,

Lyndsay

lyndsay@andconfidence.com