If you’re feeling stressed, listening to a calming song can take your mind off work for a few minutes and help you unwind and refocus. Research has found slow, quiet music can encourage relaxation and reduce anxiety. When you’re working hard to complete a task, music can also help to get rid of the distractions around you. By blocking out the noise of your fellow workers, machinery or bleeping phones, you might be able to focus easier on the task at hand. Listen to your favourite song can also be a simple treat to yourself. Rewarding yourself can give you some added motivation to better tackle a big workload.
