15 Music Genres that Can Make or Break Your Mood

4. Mainstream Listening to mainstream pop/rock music can be helpful when you want to get that workout in after leaving the office but are feeling a bit blah about it. The steady tempo and predictable rhythm (and lyrics, for that matter) keep your heart rate regular and breathing consistent.

5. Classic Love Songs After a break-up, we’re advising you to not listen to romantic songs. Remember the All By Myself scene in Bridget Jones’ Diary? Don’t be a Bridget Jones!