Singing can be for everyone. It is one of those activities that everyone can participate in whether they can sing or not. There seems to be a positive attribution to singing – something healthy in the act of raising your voice while breaking out in a song. In fact, there is scientific evidence that proves that that singing is good for you, your mind, your body, and your soul.
What are the Benefits of Singing?
- Relieving Stress
Singing is known to be a stress-reliever. In many studies, researchers have measured the amount of cortisol (the stress hormone) that participants had before they sang. Singing has proven to lower cortisol and indicated that people felt much more relaxed after they have belted out a tune. However, cortisol only goes down if you are singing in an environment that does not make you feel uncomfortable or anxious. Being placed in a certain situation that makes you anxious raises your cortisol levels.
- Stimulates Immunity Response
There are some studies that show that singing may boost your immunity system positively and may help fight off illnesses. Furthermore, people who sing have a better immunity system due to the levels of immunoglobulin A, which is an antibody your body releases to help fight off infections. Listening to music alone without any lyrics is shown to reduce stress and anxiety but does not stimulate boosting your immunity system.
- Releasing Endorphins
When you sing out loud by yourself or in a group, whether it is a small group or a large choir, the act of singing in a collective environment causes your body to shoot out endorphins, making you feel good. This hormone helps promote positive impacts and changing your perception of pain. Studies show that singing, playing an instrument, or dancing within a group triggers endorphins to be released and creates a social connection, allowing you to feel one within the group, which can have an impact on your pain tolerance.
- Self-Belief
Singing helps improve your self-esteem, even when you sing alone. Change of identity can occur for people struggling with their mental health. By singing your emotions out, you are allowing yourself to release negative energy out of you. This raises your sense of confidence, as well as your self-esteem, which helps you feel less tense about social situations. Singing calms your mind. It feeds your soul when you are not feeling the greatest.
Even if you think that you cannot sing or have the best voice, do not be afraid to try. Singing is for everyone. Anyone can be a great singer – of course, with constant practice. Singing will allow you ease into yourself and tap into what is within. If you struggle with anxiety or you just need a boost of positive reinforcement, try singing. Sing out loud to your favorite tunes, jam out in your car, bedroom, and with your friends. Singing impacts your mental well-being more than you realize it does. It helps you feel a sense of achievement.