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The Mozart Effect

Since I need a second to break from studying, I figured I’d procrastinate on tumblr and share my thought process at the moment. 

I have the worst memory known to man kind, ever! I feel like a lot of this is all to blame for a lack of education, I think my brain just didn’t have the chance to stretch itself like others. This lack of memory makes attempting college a pain in the ass. But some how, I’m miraculously making it through. Well, so far. 

One of the greatest things I can attribute being able to remember all those art techniques and things is due to both just purely enjoying those things and also classical music being played during class times. Classical music raises the level of serotonin in the brain, leaving you with gooooood feelings. So maybe growing up with art and classical music is probably why I like it so much to day, I’m addicted to the good feelings they bring.

But back to my memory problem. I’m not normally one to listen to classical music, trust me. But while studying I can’t listen to my regular music because the words distract me on what I’m actually supposed to be thinking about. Last semester I tried the gum thing, and it definitely helped my concentration. Music effects breathing rate and electrical resistance of skin and results in influencing the hormone system. This dilate, and increases blood pressure and heart rate. Which allows the brain to concentrate more easily, and to assimilate more information in less time. This happens because music stimulates the left and right hemispheres of the brain at same moment. The contemporaneous activation of the two lobes boosts learning and information intake, therefore augmenting cognitive skills. I feel like obviously this is all nothing new and all old proven facts. But basically I’m going to get into the habit of listening to classical music this semester while studying and even while I’m working on my projects. Since, I clearly need all the help I can get.

Okay, so random thought over and back to the books. 

Bring On the Monday!

Because it means only two more weeks to get through before all becomes right in the world again. Or at least it’s supposed to. I’m just happy for March =)