There are so many benefits to music, it’s hard to list them all here. Music improves mood, reduces stress, provides comfort, eases pain, and alleviates anxiety. When feeling like your mind is ‘too loud’ or racing, listening to music can help ease any overwhelming thoughts and feelings. A calming music genre or your favorite song can be particularly helpful when you’re having triggering eating disorder thoughts. Listen to a song to that improves your mood — it can be tempting to turn to sad or angry songs, but if you’re looking for a mood shift that might not be the most helpful! My personal favorite songs that help improve my mood is, “Valerie” by Amy Winehouse or “Walking on Sunshine” By Katrina and the Waves.