Playlist Prescription

A practical, illuminating guide to the power of music, and the twelve scientifically backed ways you can use it to transform your life. We are surrounded by music: in supermarkets, gyms, cars, waiting rooms. It plays in the background of our daily lives, so much so that we forget how deeply it can affect us. But new scientific research reveals that music isn't just entertainment or ambience: it can reduce stress, alleviate pain, improve sleep, sharpen focus and boost emotional resilience. In Playlist Prescription, behavioural expert Sanneke Langendoen will show you how to harness music as an intentional, everyday tool for mental and emotional well-being. Her method is grounded in neuroscience, psychology and dozens of interviews with experts, from neurologists to sound therapists, and organised around twelve clear goals, from finding calm to sparking creativity to reconnecting with others. In an age of burnout and overstimulation, Langendoen offers an uplifting and surprisingly practical path to greater energy and peace of mind. Music is the most accessible tool to boost your daily life and this book will show you how to use it purposefully to feel more grounded and alive.