{"id":27024,"date":"2025-09-20T07:24:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-20T07:24:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/27024\/"},"modified":"2025-09-20T07:24:11","modified_gmt":"2025-09-20T07:24:11","slug":"8-things-swifties-are-doing-right-in-life-that-everyone-else-usually-overlooks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/27024\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Things Swifties Are Doing Right In Life That Everyone Else Usually Overlooks"},"content":{"rendered":"

Swifties, fans of music superstar Taylor Swift, have a complicated reputation. They\u2019re very passionate and protective of Swift and anyone and anything connected to her. Some say it\u2019s a little over-the-top, but there are a few things Swifties are doing right in life, according to psychology, that the haters often overlook.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Most fans have grown up alongside the singer, and they see her as a real figure in their lives. They defend her like they would a friend. Critics think this parasocial relationship<\/a> is a bit much, but Swifties don\u2019t see it that way. They\u2019re too busy listening to music they love, searching for the meaning of every Easter egg Swift drops, and showing up at concerts in droves to pay attention to the haters. And the thing is, they have a whole lot of fun doing it. People may think it\u2019s silly to have such devotion for a pop star, but Swifties are having a good time. Really, there are a few things the general population could learn from them.<\/p>\n

The 8 things Swifties are doing right in life that everyone else usually overlooks:1. They improve their well-being by listening to music they love<\/p>\n

Most people have music that they would claim to like, or even love. It keeps them going and gets them through the day. Well, that\u2019s exactly what Swifties are doing. They\u2019re listening to the music they love and basking in the joy of it \u2014 they just tend to stick to one artist in particular. Think about how you feel when you listen to your favorite music. It has the power to pump you up, make you feel seen, or hold the pieces of your broken heart together. Swifties feel the same way.<\/p>\n

The great thing is that listening to music isn\u2019t just a way to feel happier or like you\u2019re relating to someone. It actually improves your well-being, according to music therapist Lorrie Kubicek, MT-BC<\/a>. \u201cRecently, researchers looked at the impact of music interventions on health-related quality of life, and tried to answer the question about the best way to help make that shift toward release, relaxation and rehabilitation,\u201d she said. Researchers concluded \u201cthat the use of music interventions (listening to music, singing and music therapy) can create significant improvements in mental health, and smaller improvements in physical health-related quality of life,\u201d she added. By listening to Swift\u2019s music on repeat, Swifties are actually improving their health.<\/p>\n

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2. They increase their life expectancy by attending concerts<\/p>\n

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You might have heard of a little show Swift put on called The Eras Tour. The tour, which lasted for over a year, included 149 dates and made $2 billion, according to Business Insider contributor Callie Ahlgrim<\/a>. More than 10 billion fans attended the spectacle at some point. This was, of course, not Swift\u2019s first tour, but it was certainly her largest and most ambitious. Swifties did everything possible to be in attendance, traveling long distances and paying insane amounts of money for resale tickets.<\/p>\n

Plenty of haters called the fans attending The Eras Tour silly, but the numbers don\u2019t lie, and neither does the science. A study by O2 and Patrick Fagan<\/a>, a behavioral science expert and Associate Lecturer at Goldsmith\u2019s University, found that attending a concert for just 20 minutes increased one\u2019s well-being by 21%, higher than the rate for both yoga and dog-walking. Additionally, attending one concert every two weeks could increase life expectancy by nine years. Since a lot of Swifties went to more than one show on the Eras Tour, they\u2019ve increased their longevity by decades at this point.<\/p>\n

3. They spend their money on experiences instead of things<\/p>\n

Swifties do spend plenty of money on things like albums and merchandise, but the big bucks really go into things like The Eras Tour. Remember, it grossed $2 billion. It\u2019s difficult deciding how you\u2019re going to spend your hard-earned money. There are a lot of material possessions that we all want, but Swifties choose to spend the majority of their money on experiences, whether it\u2019s tickets to The Eras Tour or attending a \u201cTaylor Swift Night\u201d at a local music venue.<\/p>\n

This is much better for you than buying things, experts noted. As financial therapist Steven M. Hughes<\/a> said, \u201cThere are very few stories that you are going to be able to share of this coffee maker that you just bought or this car that you finally got in your driveway. So, think about a concert that you\u2019ve been to \u2026 the best dinner that you\u2019ve had, the best vacation you\u2019ve been on. These are experiences that pay dividends time and time again.\u201d Swifties know that putting their money towards experiences actually improves their well-being.<\/p>\n

4. They are part of a positive community<\/p>\n

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One word that would definitely not be used to describe Swifties is \u201clonely.\u201d Based on the number of attendees at The Eras Tour, there must be billions around the world. Many of them have had the good fortune to meet other Swifties in real life through clubs, parties, and concerts. But even for those who don\u2019t have any \u201cin-person\u201d Swiftie friends, they\u2019re abundant online. Many Swifties make \u201cfan accounts\u201d dedicated to their love for Swift on various social media platforms and make connections that way. It\u2019s all part of the big, fun community they\u2019ve built, which is very good for them.<\/p>\n

Nicole Celestine, PhD<\/a>, explained, \u201cCommunities shape the way we live, work, and thrive. They affect our well-being, give us a sense of belonging and frequently determine how supported \u2014 or alone \u2014 we feel, whether in local groups or online discussion boards.\u201d Martin Seligman and Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, proponents of positive psychology, added that communities that follow this positive model include \u201cresponsibility, nurturance, altruism, civility, moderation, tolerance and work ethic.\u201d Some might argue that it is an exaggeration to apply this to Swifties, but they have created a space where they feel comfortable being themselves with each other.<\/p>\n

5. They get exercise at concerts<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not surprising that concerts are a hub for physical activity \u2014 think of all the work you do walking around a large venue and climbing stairs to reach your seat. But Swifties do more than just walk around and take the stairs. They follow Swift\u2019s advice to \u201cshake it off\u201d and dance their hearts out at her shows. Really, if you didn\u2019t break a cardio workout-level sweat, did you even go to a Taylor Swift concert? Her infectious music and lyrics make Swifties move to the beat.<\/p>\n

Burned-Calories.com<\/a> said, \u201cDancing is a full-body workout that targets your legs, arms, and core. The combination of cardio and strength training makes dancing a great option for weight loss, as it helps to burn calories while also building muscle. The constant movement also keeps your heart rate up, allowing you to burn calories more efficiently.\u201d The Eras Tour shows averaged about three hours in length. By their calculation, someone who weighs 150 pounds who danced for that amount of time would burn 1,029 calories. Swifties are staying emotionally and physically healthy.<\/p>\n

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6. They know how to express their emotions<\/p>\n

Swifties are well-versed in emotional expression. They\u2019ve watched the woman they look up to do it for nearly two decades. Just one example: \u201cThen the actors were hitting their marks, and the slow dance was alight with the sparks, and the tears fell in synchronicity with the score. And at last, she knew what the agony had been for.\u201d Not Shakespeare, but the closing track on Swift\u2019s latest album, titled \u201cThe Manuscript<\/a>.\u201d Swifties know that it\u2019s okay to share how they\u2019re really feeling instead of stuffing those emotions down and trying to avoid them. Swift\u2019s emotional lyrics have helped them to see the value of this.<\/p>\n

According to Medical News Today writer Jayne Leonard<\/a>, \u201cdifficulty experiencing, identifying, and expressing emotions\u201d is known as alexithymia. The term was coined by Peter Sifneos in the 1970s. Sifneos was a psychiatrist and professor emeritus of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. It is not an official diagnosis, but it is associated with some mental health conditions like PTSD. By watching Swift express her own emotions so vulnerably and honestly, Swifties have found the bravery to do the same.<\/p>\n

7. They\u2019ve found something they can relate to<\/p>\n

Whatever Swifties are feeling \u2014 happy, sorrowful, conflicted \u2014 they can rest assured that there\u2019s a Taylor Swift song for that. From upbeat love songs, tales of heartbreak, and even some mental health references, Swift\u2019s discography seems to have it all. No matter what they\u2019re going through, they can turn to Swift for encouragement and validation. Who among us has not felt better after listening to the 10-minute version of \u201cAll Too Well\u201d when sad?<\/p>\n

Swifties\u2019 ability to pick from a robust catalog of songs and choose something that perfectly relates to their mood is important, said licensed marriage and family therapist Alli Spotts-De Lazzer<\/a>. \u201cAs good storytelling and music do, Swift\u2019s music and lyrics offer comfort to and coping for many,\u201d she said. \u201cHaving and using healthy coping skills is a huge part of mental wellness.\u201d Swifties have plenty of comfort they can find in their favorite singer\u2019s lyrics.<\/p>\n

8. They regularly hear motivational speeches<\/p>\n

From her \u201cClean\u201d speech on the 1989 World Tour to the remarks she gave as the commencement speaker at NYU, Swift is known for dropping nuggets of wisdom outside of her music, too. Swifties can turn to these wise words when they need a sense of hope and comfort.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For example, Swift told Elle<\/a> ahead of her 30th birthday, \u201cEvery day I try to remind myself of the good in the world, the love I\u2019ve witnessed and the faith I have in humanity. We have to live bravely in order to truly feel alive, and that means not being ruled by our greatest fears.\u201d What Swiftie wouldn\u2019t find inspiration in words like those?<\/p>\n

Spotts-De Lazzer said it actually means a lot that fans are regularly hearing these kinds of encouraging maxims. \u201cWith her platform, Swift often delivers humble and valuable life lessons,\u201d she stated. \u201cKind but real talk like this may provide fans with coping affirmations and motivational quotes that counter negative thinking and self-judgment.\u201d A study published in the journal Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience<\/a> even concluded, \u201cWhen threatened, self-affirmations can restore self-competence by allowing individuals to reflect on sources of self-worth, such as core values.\u201d Having this wealth of inspirational messages to draw from really helps Swifties.<\/p>\n

Some people think it\u2019s ridiculous that people would dedicate so much of their time, money, and energy to a celebrity, especially when a good portion of those people are adults, but Swifties are just enjoying themselves while finding solace in each other and their role model\u2019s words. There\u2019s nothing wrong with that. Maybe we could all be a little bit less judgmental and just let people like what they like. There\u2019s a good chance that you\u2019re a fan of something someone else would judge you for, too.<\/p>\n

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Mary-Faith Martinez is a writer with a bachelor\u2019s degree in English and Journalism who covers news, psychology, lifestyle, and human interest topics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Swifties, fans of music superstar Taylor Swift, have a complicated reputation. They\u2019re very passionate and protective of Swift…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":27025,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[28],"tags":[458,727,146,3832,3838,3564,163,85,46,409,2070,558],"class_list":["post-27024","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-music","tag-celebrities","tag-celebrity","tag-entertainment","tag-entertainment-and-news","tag-entertainment-news","tag-fans","tag-health","tag-il","tag-israel","tag-music","tag-taylor-swift","tag-wellness"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27024","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27024"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27024\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/27025"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27024"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=27024"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=27024"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}