The soundtrack of my life: How music shapes my mood and mindset

The soundtrack of my life: How music shapes my mood and mindset

On the way to work, school or even just doing simple tasks like going downstairs and opening my mailbox, there’s a song playing in my ears. Music is my escape. Drowned in the chaotic sounds of traffic — the blaring and distracting sounds of horns and the loud screech of tires against the pavement — the distant chatter of conversations suddenly disappear within the sweet melodies of R&B. I am grounded in a moment of peace. Adults throughout the w…