The document discusses how playing a musical instrument can help reduce stress and promote relaxation. It provides several points supporting this: playing an instrument allows the body and mind to relax; it helps gain control over stress and negative thoughts; and fosters a positive attitude. Regular practice, such as 10-15 minutes daily, can significantly improve mood and make a person feel better. Learning an instrument is recommended as a way to cope with stress and enhance overall well-being and enjoyment of life.

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2. “Music washes away
from the soul the
dust of everyday”Berthold Auerbach
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4. SAY NO TO STRESS
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5. FOCUS IN CLEARING THE MIND.
BUT HOW?
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6. What should we do?
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7. Three points:
Will help with relaxing the body and the
mind.
Will help gain control over stress and
bad thoughts.
Will help you be positive.
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8. Playing an
instrument
will help the
body return
to the
normal state.
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10. According to Barry Bittman M.D.
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Playing a Musical Instrument Reverses Stress on
The Genomic Level

11. Musical instruments can generate a
positive attitude allowing the person to
refresh and clear the mind.
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Forget about everything else
and play a few notes
until you start feeling relaxed.

13. “The piano is where I
take out my
frustrations if I’m
having a bad day,”
Sherry Anderson
said. “For me, it’s
therapeutic and
soothing.”
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Nu, Jennifer. (2011, April 23th). Learn a musical
instrument for your health. Retireved from:
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14. Stress free=Positive attitude
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Hepls you enjoy life

17. TEN TO FIFTEEN
EVERYDAY PRACTICE WILL
GREATLY HELP MAKE YOU
FEEL BETTER.
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18. Positive attitude through out our lives!
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19. SO, SHOULD YOU LEARN
TO PLAY A MUSICAL
INSTRUMENT TO HELP
YOU COPE WITH
STRESS???
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20. It is possible to diminish stress
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