Jaime Coaches

Why Belting Out Your Favorite Songs is the Best Stress Relief You’re Not Using (Yet)

Aug 11, 2025·By Jaime Coaches

Let me start with this: The last time I was beyond pissed off, I didn’t just sit there stewing in frustration. Nope, I cranked up Rage Against The Machine and went full-on savage in a rage room. I’m talking smashing things, letting it all out—feeling the release with every moment.

But here's the thing: it doesn’t always have to go down in a rage room. You can get that same emotional release with something as simple as belting out your favorite songs at the top of your lungs. I’m not kidding—singing can literally help heal your nervous system and release all that tension you’re carrying. And it’s so much easier than you might think.

Your Body Holds Onto Emotions—Until You Let Them Out

We’re not robots; we’re humans, and we carry stress, anger, sadness, frustration, and a ton of other emotions in our bodies—whether we realize it or not. And the truth is, unless you take the time to process and release those feelings, they stay locked up inside. You might not even know you're holding onto them until it comes out in some unexpected way.

Your body is like a storage unit for emotional baggage. Whether it’s the anger you didn’t let out during that fight, the stress from work that you buried down, or the sadness from something unresolved, it all gets packed away. But here’s the catch: it doesn’t go away until you let it out.

Singing = Somatic Release

This is where singing comes in. When you belt out a song—whether it's a power ballad, an angry anthem, or just a feel-good tune—you’re doing way more than just hitting notes. You’re releasing all that built-up energy.

Let’s break it down:

Anger? Crank up some Rage Against The Machine and let it rip. No judgment here.
Feeling down? Throw on that empowering anthem and sing it like you're owning the world.
Stressed? Find a song that matches your mood, and sing like you're shaking off all that tension.

Why It Works

Singing isn’t just for karaoke nights or belting your heart out in the shower—it’s a form of somatic release, which means you’re literally using your body to release emotions and reset your nervous system. When you sing, especially when you do it with emotion, you’re activating your body’s natural healing mechanisms. You’re releasing built-up stress, rebalancing your energy, and getting your nervous system back into a calmer, more grounded state.

So when you’re feeling off, instead of sitting there trying to think it away or meditate it out, turn the music up. Sing your heart out. Let the words, the rhythm, and the energy work their magic. Trust me, your body will thank you.

Next Time You’re Stressed, Sing It Out

Next time you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or even just stuck in your head, forget about the deep breathing exercises (at least for a moment) and go for the quick fix: crank up your favorite songs, belt it out, and watch the tension melt away.

It’s like a mental reset button—and you get to do it while having a blast.

Takeaway

Singing doesn’t just make you feel good—it’s actually a tool for emotional release and nervous system regulation. Your body is holding onto emotions until you make a conscious effort to let them out, and singing is one of the best, easiest ways to do just that.