Friends, or a , you can calm down your headspace through repetition. This is especially true for music. “When a melody is familiar, that can be comforting because you know what to expect, you know what’s coming next,” says , MA, LCAT, MT-BC, CASAC, a psychiatric music therapist.Keeping track of your changing moods can help you manage them. “Use a visual reminder to track waves of stress, calm or anxiety,” says Colangelo, who uses an oversized wall calendar to track her own. “When you do experience a more significant bout of stress, you can go back to review your patterns and plan for support.”Tracking your moods can also allow you to plan ahead for low days.