Music isn’t just a means of entertaining ourselves: it can also encourage creativity and help us become more productive. These are the six types of music that will give you a major boost in productivity and help you become more creative and more productive while you work. Just another example of how much you gain by listening.
Classical Music
“The Mozart Effect” suggests that listening to classical composers can enhance brain activity and act as a catalyst for improving health and well-being.
- The absence of words in music may be one factor, as songs that contain lyrics have been found to be a distraction when you’re trying to focus.
Video Game Music
No lyrics, human voices, and fast-paced music help keep you moving forward
- Video game music is composed in a way that keeps you engaged as you navigate through these make-believe worlds
- Here are some excellent video game music selections
Music between 50 and 80 beats per minute
Research suggests that listening to music set in the 50- to 80-beat range puts the brain into an alpha state
- This is what scientists associate with activities that involve our imagination, memory, and intuition, including our “eureka moments.”
Nature Music
Listening to the sounds of nature enhances cognitive function and concentration.
- Best when they’re soothing sounds, such as flowing water or rainfall, while more jarring noises such as bird calls and animal noises can be distracting
- Researchers found that employees were more productive and had more positive feelings when nature sounds were playing in the background while they worked.
Your favorite music
When tackling projects that you’re not excited about, it can help to put on music you enjoy.
- Teresa Lesiuk, an assistant professor in the music therapy program at the University of Miami, found that personal choice in music is important when deciding what to listen to while working, especially for those who are moderately skilled at their jobs.
Cinematic Music
An intense film score can make you feel like you’re doing something inspiring or important, even if you’re just chipping away at your to-do list.
- Some great movie scores include “Inception”, “The Social Network,” “Moon” and “Lawrence of Arabia.”
