Listening to music increases productivity and happiness at work. This, from researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University.

The research team analyzed emotional and physiological responses to music, as well as how these responses affect work performance. They found that all music helps productivity and increases happy feelings at work, but certain occupations can best benefit from specific types of music.

For example, songs with low complexity such as “Let It Be” by The Beatles, can best benefit people with creative careers. Songs with a fast tempo, on the other hand, are best for employees who have to complete simple, routine tasks.

This study demonstrates that listening to music at work is beneficial. Furthermore, you can customize your playlist to fit your occupation and experience the greatest benefits.

Source:

(2019, May 13). Working to the beat: How music can make us more productive. NeuroscienceNews. https://neurosciencenews.com/music-work-productivity-13073/

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Taylor Bennett is the Content Development Manager at Thriveworks. She devotes herself to distributing important information about mental health and wellbeing, writing mental health news and self-improvement tips daily. Taylor received her bachelor’s degree in multimedia journalism, with minors in professional writing and leadership from Virginia Tech. She is a co-author of Leaving Depression Behind: An Interactive, Choose Your Path Book and has published content on Thought Catalog, Odyssey, and The Traveling Parent.

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