Beating procrastination is tough, but it’s doable. Simply beating it is just half of the game, though. Once you can get yourself going, it’s time to take things a step further by improving your productivity.
One can achieve productivity improvement using various methods. Listening to good music is one of them.
Tune Your Playlist and be More Productive
Listening to music has a profound effect on work performance. Many research can back that statement up.
One research by Teresa Lesiuk from the University of Miami provides an interesting insight. It turns out that a quiet work environment without any music equates to low quality-of-work. Imagine that!
Finding Music that Works
The type of music that works depends on your personality and music preferences. If you’re unsure what to put in your playlist, you can start from proven genres such as classical, nature, or video game themes.
Classical music, including the ones from the Baroque era, can improve concentration, efficiency, and accuracy. It’s a great choice when you have a heavy workload and must concentrate to get everything done within the deadline.
Nature sound tends to have a calming effect. Nature sound such as falling rain, flowing river, or blowing wind can also block unwanted noises. As a result, you can concentrate on your work better.
When you need something that can pump your creativity and keep you fresh, go with game soundtracks. If you haven’t tried it, you should. Take Battlefield 1 theme for a start. Its epicness pumps the Adrenaline and makes you feel like you’re ready for battle
You see, game studios don’t play around when it comes to music as it can make or break the game. The fast-paced music you hear when playing games are designed to stimulate your senses without being disruptive. The music still does its job well when you play it outside the game.
Keep Several Playlists
Obviously, you need different sets of music for when you want to concentrate and for when you need to unwind. You can have one playlist containing video game theme music to pump you up and another list for soothing ambient sound to help you go through different sets of tasks.
Do Your Homework
There’s no such thing as one size fits all. Your coworker may swear by classical music, but if it’s not your groove, it won’t work for you. It’s the same thing with the sound of nature. While some people find the sound of rainfall peaceful, others find it distracting.
Be sure to use proper sound-canceling headphones to play the music for yourself. But be ready to share your playlist with your coworkers in case they’re interested in what makes you so productive in the office.
