Sometimes people can find new interest in old things. For me, it was discovering a love for ballet more than 15 years after I first started training.

My parents put me in ballet classes as a young girl and I just sort of kept going. I don’t know I had any particular passion for it. I quitted. It felt like I was slowly closing a chapter in my life, with no particular sorrow about the matter.

Years later, something, maybe boredom, led me to a decision to start classes at a studio, where I met a group of middle-aged ballet lovers, all of them starting ballet as adults.

Stepping into the ballet studio again unearthed a whole set of unexpected feelings. I wasn’t strong or flexible enough to accomplish moves that used to be second nature. I had to stop to adjust my breath after each combination in the center. Mostly, I felt ashamed. But those women cheered me on. The longer I watched them in class, the more I was moved. This was the point staring me right in the face—it didn’t matter; they just loved to dance. Their passion for ballet helped me see it in a new light. It didn’t need to be competitive; it was something people did for fun, no matter what their skill level is. Slowly, it began to feel challenging in a good way. I started having fun. I’ve found that when we dance, it’s an exercise in directing our energy to a number of different areas.

When we stepped on stage for our year-end performance, I felt the effects of that sustained attention and my body flowed through well-practiced movements. I was totally lost in bright stage lights and felt the whole world belonged to me. After the performance, one of the audience came to me and remarked, “Wow, I can tell you really like to dance!” I smiled and nodded. It was true.

Music provides a wonderful background for your life and you can find increased enjoyment from what you’re doing while reducing stress from your day by listening to music. 【小题1】, it makes things fun and, at the same time, doesn’t take time away from your busy plan. So it’s necessary for you to learn to make full use of music in life.

【小题2】. You can wake yourself up with music and start your day feeling great. By selecting the right music, you can prepare yourself for a lower-stress day. For example, classical or instrumental music can help you wake up while keeping you calm. 【小题3】, try something that’s energetic and makes you want to dance and smile.

Eating at home is a great way to make sure of healthy meals. 【小题4】. At this time, if you put on some beautiful music you enjoy, cooking becomes a fun activity rather than a chore. You’ll find yourself relaxed and enjoy your dinner better.

Keeping a clean and organized home can really help reduce your stress level. But cleaning itself is a chore that many busy people don’t want to face after a long day. Luckily, if you put on some music, you can raise your energy level and have fun as you clean. 【小题5】. In this way, you may work better and faster. Who knows, you may even come to look forward to doing the job!