Feeling bored at work?
A common trick to get your groove back is listening to some tunes.
Listening to music has been proven to boost your concentration, productivity, and work performance. Aside from this, music also reduces stress and anxiety, helping you unwind after a long day at work.
Of course, all this varies from person to person. Some find one type of music relaxing, while others don’t.
Additionally, some people find music distracting while on their work from home jobs and thus stick to noise-cancelling headphones.
Otherwise, what music can boost your productivity? Here are some of them:
Classical Music
When it comes to work-friendly music, nothing beats going old school.
Classical music is one the most common types of music people listen to boost their productivity. Its non-lyrical form helps stimulate the mind and improve focus, especially when doing complex tasks.
Some examples of classical music you can put on your playlist include:
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- Moonlight Sonata by Ludwig van Beethoven. (Personally, I prefer the 9th Symphony’s Ode to Joy.)
- The Four Seasons by Vivaldi.
- Swan Lake and The Nutcracker by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. I also recommend listening to his 1812 Overture if you want something more exciting.
- Elvira Madigan and The Marriage of Figaro by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Video Game Soundtracks
For my fellow gamers, would you believe that listening to video game music makes us more effective at our online jobs?
This is because video game original soundtracks (OSTs) are designed to set up the game’s atmosphere – and help you concentrate better.
For example, boss fight music often sounds grand and epic, eliciting excitement and anticipation.
Besides this, video game OSTs range from fast and upbeat to soothing and relaxing.
Some examples of video games whose OSTs you can try listening to are:
- Persona 3, 4, and 5 (Persona 1 and 2’s OSTs are also really good).
- The Souls Series (Dark Souls 1, 2, and 3).
- The Elder Scrolls Series.
- Minecraft.
- Guilty Gear and BlazBlue.
Epic Music
Yep, there is such a thing as epic music.
You will usually find these types of music in movies, rock albums, or fantasy/sci-fi TV series. Its bold sounds, heavy contrasts, and gradual build-up help you feel inspired and ready to take on whatever the world throws at you.
Thus, this type of music is perfect if you’re looking to hype yourself up before a big presentation.
Some examples of shows/movies set to this type of music include:
- The Lord of the Rings.
- Star Wars.
“Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen and “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor are also great examples.
Instrumentals
Another type of music to help boost your productivity is instrumentals.
These are perfect for tasks that require focus since they don’t have distracting lyrics.
Aside from covers of popular songs, there are plenty of original instrumental playlists you can check out on streaming apps as well.
Nature Sounds
Looking to unwind after a long day at work or a particularly stressful task?
One simple yet effective way to achieve this is by sitting back and listening to nature sounds.
According to studies, the sounds of birds chirping, leaves rustling, and soft rain and gentle thunder improve your mood and well-being. These can also boost your focus and cognitive functions.
Aside from the ones above, other sounds you might want to try listening to are:
- Ocean waves lapping on a beach
- A flowing stream
- Crickets at night
- A crackling fire
- A cat purring
Lo-fi Beats
Short for Low Fidelity, this type of music focuses on unpolished, rhythmic recordings resembling jazz, chill-hop, and repetitive beats.
Listening to lo-fi music is known to help improve your mood and reduce your stress levels, enabling you to better concentrate and think creatively at work.
So, if you’re encountering a creative block in your online design job, for example, listening to this may help.
Get Your Vibe Back With the Right Tunes
Shifting to an online work from home setup involves dealing with various distractions at home.
Fortunately, by listening to the types of music mentioned above, you can block these distractions and boost your productivity.
That said, everybody has their own preferences.
These are just the most common types of songs in playlists for boosting focus and productivity. You can search for different songs and modify your playlist based on your mood and preferences.
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