Do you have a productivity playlist? Whether it's lofi beats, hard rock or classical music, research suggests that listening to music while we work can improve performance.
But it's not one-size-fits-all. Science suggests that music is most helpful during boring, repetitive jobs — but if you're trying to tackle a more complex task the background music might be more distracting than enhancing.
So how do you craft the best playlist for focus? And what do you do if your coworkers aren't into it?
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