Janet Schiesl, CPO®, Basic Organization
April 10, 2019

When you need to concentrate, distractions can be bad – challenging at the least – the phone, the kids, the TV. But studies have shown that music can help you focus. For me, it creates a mood, a little cocoon in which I can focus on what I am doing. I don’t really think about what’s playing. It background, but it keeps me there, in the moment.

Try it. Create a play list on Pandora, Spotify, or iTunes. Listen to your favorite local radio station from the Internet (or the radio) or web sites like Sky.fm. Get out your collection of CDs and relive old times.

Try different types of music. See how classical, new age or blues can change the environment and your level of focus. Mid-afternoon slump – need to find some energy? Try turning up the volume, getting up and singing a few tunes! Find what works best for you.

Originally posted on the Basic Blog.