Rhythm of Life
What are some characteristics of someone as their "best self?"
Productive, smiling, wanting to connect to other humans, everything seems easier because they are happy.
This song was released in 2013 by Pharrell Williams
Happy!!
A good exercise for regulating mood asks you to list situations when you feel ______.
stressed/happy/overwhelmed
This ‘feel-good’ neurotransmitter is stimulated by your favorite songs.
Dopamine
The first step in the author’s four-step playlist creation process.
Identify your desired outcomes.
What are some characteristics of someone who is currently "not-their-best-self?"
Overwhelmed or tired to the bone, not wanting to see even one more person, craving only dessert for dinner.
This song was released by artist XXXTentacion in 2018, and has passed two billion streams on Spotify.
SAD!
What is the suggested follow-up action after building your mood-regulation playlist?
Use it, review how it made you feel, tweak it for next time.
The stress hormone whose levels drop when listening to relaxing music.
Cortisol
When selecting songs to regulate mood: you should pay attention to three musical elements: tempo, tone, and ___.
Instrumentation
The number that tells you how many beats are in a minute is called this.
BPM?
This motivational song was released by Journey in 1981.
Don't Stop Believing
Name the boxed exercise that helps you identify your listening habits.
Assess Your Listening Habits
This hormone that is associated with social bonding, is increased when listening together.
Oxytocin
A key question to ask yourself: ‘What ______ do I want this playlist to provide me?
outcome
What are some characteristics of someone who is their "average self?"
Relaxed, focused, able to work through a whole day but tired by the end.
This parody/cover performed by Mario Judah went viral on TikTok in 2020, where he misses this emotion.
I miss the rage
Pick a song that reflects your current mood, then pick one that reflects your desired mood — that is using the _____ principle.
Iso-principle
Name two brain regions mentioned in the book that are involved in music’s effect on emotion.
Hippocampus & Amygdala
True or False: A mood-regulating playlist should only contain ‘happy’ songs.
False
This genre of music, known for syncopation and improvisation, is often described as having a “swing” rhythm.
Jazz?
\This song was famously covered by Johnny Cash in 2002
Hurt
In your own words, how does the author define a purposeful playlist (for mood regulation)?
A purposeful playlist is one intentionally built; not just for music enjoyment, but to support emotional regulation, wellness and meaningful connection.
What term describes the process of our body synchronizing to the tempo or rhythm of the music?
Entrainment
What is the purpose of including ‘anchor songs’ in a mood-regulating playlist?
Anchor songs serve as familiar reference points to shift mood and ground you emotionally.