The Benefits of Songwriting

Let’s have a look at some of the outstanding benefits of songwriting. We and our orphans and children with special needs all experience these benefits.

 Health Benefits

-Stress relief
-Lower blood pressur
-Improved lung function
-Improved liver function
-Improved short-term memory
-Better concentration
-Improved sport performance
-Improve sleep quality
-Brain exercise
-Improved calmness

 Emotional Benefits

-Improved mood / self-esteem / confidence
-Less depressive / anxiety symptoms before demanding events
-Fewer post-traumatic intrusions
-Provides a supportive outlet for expressions of grief and processing loss, navigating complex emotions
-Emotional pain distraction
-Fewer avoidance symptoms
-Self-expression and self-understanding
-Feel more in control of your life
-Helps process emotions with the permission to feel
-Helps tell your story making one happier
-Joy of creating something new
-Emotional egress

Social Benefits

-Higher grade point average for students
-Altered social and linguistic behaviour
-Reveals the humanity in people
-Group cohesiveness
-Teamwork improvement
-Innovative problem-solving skills
-Non-verbal outlet through music
-Not only the artistic outcome but the creative process and insight that songwriting brings