Swift’s positive messages can uplift

Are you a “Swiftie” or a Taylor Swift fan? It seems that no matter where you look, Swift and her music keep popping up. Unlike many artists who began their careers in childhood, Swift has sustained and has exponentially grown her empire. She is here to stay! Not only has she been delivering widespread concerts, she is also in the theaters with a movie of her concerts and a documentary on Netflix.

Whether or not you’ve been swept up in this phenomenon, there are some interesting and uplifting indicators this pop artist is having a positive impact on the culture’s mental health. Her music offers a feel-good vibe that lifts mood and mental health in a world that often feels heavy and scary. Her work also creates a sense of belonging among her fans, an essential component for positive mental health.

One reason this may be the case is she comforts and validates people by expressing and validating the emotional ups and downs of human experiences. Emotional regulation is a key life skill that helps people navigate the disappointments, heartbreaks and victories that are inevitable. Young people truly benefit.

Taylor Swift has also been a force for intergenerational bonding. Because of her staying power, parents who grew up listening to her are now enjoying her latest music with their children. Now that Swift is dating a football player, even more fathers seem to be perking up and taking interof est. Truly, it appears people all ages, genders and walks of life have been posherself, itively impacted by Swift her inspiring speeches and media comments, as well as her musical lyrics and musical mastery.

Whether you’re a fan or not, it’s a win-win to observe positive presences and impact in our world. The brain, heart, spirit and nervous system need breaks from the downtrodden, world-weary tragedies and accompanying messages that are all too common these days.