Why I Avoid Malls

Ever find yourself walking into someone’s home, a store, a restaurant or the mall and cringing at the music you were being exposed to?

Happens to me all the time. ‘Tis why I don’t frequent malls. Malls play very specific music that has proven to get shoppers to keep shopping and shopping – by lulling you into a sense of la-la land existence.

Here’s someone else with a strong reaction story:

“I read your blog about music choices but I didn't see my type of musical choices listed there. R&B, Soul, Blues, and I guess you would call it Roadhouse.

Do you have any insight on how these types of music might affect children? I have a 4 yo daughter and 6 yo son. I know they can't stand the reggae that their mother plays when they visit her...it apparently sets them on edge.”
-Kevin

I’ll answer the second part of your question today, Kevin. If at all possible, take your kids’ music choices seriously. If your children “can’t stand reggae” it’s a sign that their brain and body are under stress when they hear it. In other words, if your kids are allergic to one kind of music, they should not be exposed to it.

Not taking the effect of music seriously might come back to haunt you later.

That goes for everyone, not just kids. If you find yourself in a situation where music is getting on your nerves do the only thing that makes sense. Leave the room.

I can’t emphasize enough how much what you hear affects your mood and your ability to focus – and shop.

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Warm Regards,
Tania Gabrielle French