Text your thoughts and questions!Content warning: This episode contains brief mentions of death and suicidal thoughts. Music has been used to calm, connect, increase focus, soothe pain, and so much more. In Episode 50 of The Positively Living Podcast, Tim Ringgold shares the science behind how music affects the brain and how you can use music to increase productivity and reduce stress. Could you use some support? Ready for a quick win and to try coaching with Lisa? The Productivity Boost session is a speed-round strategy that is highly effective for shifting a habit, quickly reviewing your weekly schedule, discussing productivity related tech and systems, and moving past decision hurdles for prioritizing. You'll walk away encouraged and inspired to take action! Go to https://www.positivelyproductive.com/plpboost for a very special listener discount!Tim Ringgold and I cover the following topics:How music brought Tim out of some truly dark times and saved his life. Sharing the science behind the undeniable benefits that music can have on our focus and productivity. The impact music has on our brains and how it relates to the same dopamine release that we get while having sex or eating chocolate. How the language of music builds culture and is ingrained in our culture. Replacing the feeling of pain that exists within our brain with music and the science behind how this actually works. As humans, we are wired to express ourselves musically and we can do that in so many ways. Thank you for listening! Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips to create space for what really matters in your life.If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!CONNECT WITH TIM RINGGOLD:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedinTim’s TED TalkCONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:FacebookInstagramResourcesWork with Lisa! Link to Affiliate DisclaimerLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:(Find gear/book links at Positively Productive Favorites Page.)Focus at Will appBreath (James Nestor)Dance Song Playlist Volume 1 & Volume 2Music by Ian and Jeff ZawrotnyRequest this Toolkit and other free resources at the Resources Page.