ALWAYS WANTED TO LISTEN TO MUSIC AT WORK BUT DIDN’T KNOW IF IT’S THE RIGHT THING TO DO? I’m sure you’d like to give this a read. If you need a job, Fundhu is the right place to go to. The headphones on the other end of your desk suddenly look very appealing. Would anyone mind if you tapped into your iTunes playlist for a while? Some workers like to listen to music when they find themselves losing focus. They may also plug in their earbuds to escape an environment that’s too noisy — or too quiet — or to make a repetitive job feel more lively. In biological terms, melodious sounds help encourage the release of dopamine in the reward area of the brain, as would eating a delicacy, looking at something appealing or smelling a pleasant aroma. People’s minds tend to wander and we know that a wandering mind is unhappy. Most of that time, we are focusing on the imperfections of life. Music can bring us back to the present moment. It breaks you out of just thinking one way. Dr. Lesiuk’s research focuses on how music affects workplace performance. In one study involving information technology specialists, she found that those who listened to music completed their tasks more quickly and came up with better ideas than those who didn’t, because the music improved their mood. “When you’re stressed, you might make a decision more hastily; you have a very narrow focus of attention,” she said. “When you’re in a positive mood, you’re able to take in more options.” Source : NY Times, Dr. Lesiuk Edited by : fundhu/
Posted on: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:19:58 +0000
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