Question:

Does listening to music get in the way of work?

While some people think better when music is played, others need total silence. Yet there are many benefits of music.

Music activates emotions and long-term memory and fully engages the brain's most receptive states. Music can bring back special memories and enhance mood.

Some of the benefits include:

• Relaxation and stress reduction

• Stimulated imagination and thinking

• Reduced disciplinary problems

What type of music is best? It depends on your goals. For example, to generate excitement, grand movie themes or upbeat classical are best. For background, low volume Baroque is a good choice.

It's important to remember that people are different. For some, it enhances their abilities while others may find it distracting.

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