We have all used music from time to time to set the mood, but there are times to use music to make your environment match who you are. These are situations that we do not think about, but could make our day so much better, and make our stress levels decline. Music is empowering, can enhance performance, bring back memories, and just make your day a little brighter. Have you guessed what I am talking about? I am talking about playing music in your office. For most of us unless the office pipes in music, we do not think about providing our own. Music in the office is a great way to nurture yourself while you work.
What type of music would you use at work to keep your stress down and peak your performance? For me it is a balance of what I like and what provides a great rhythm for my personal work beat. Many times, I change the type of music to suit my mood and to blend nicely with the type of work I am performing. For example, I play soft classical music or new age music when I am actually working with clients, to help me keep my energy, emotions and focus balanced. If I am completing paperwork that needs high levels of concentration, I avoid listening to music with words. If I am performing routine tasks, such as filing, or going through email, then I play faster up beat music, similar to what I would choose to listen to while cleaning the house. So what my mind needs, or wants dictates the type of music I choose.
It is a good practice to strategize your music around your tasks and have a variety of music to choose from. Have several styles nearby so that if your schedule changes or you have an office crisis, you can change your music strategy to fit the situation. Music in the workplace can upgrade your quality of life, and change your attitude toward working, or at least improve your outlook a little. If you are looking for small ways to live life on your terms, music is one way to do that without stirring things up, depending on the music you choose.
Starting tomorrow, at least consider having your own music in your work area. Do not infringe on anybody else, just keep it at levels where you can hear it without disturbing others. Try it for a week and see if you notice any slight changes in your life or attitude. After a week, if you find this makes your life a little better, consider where else in your life you can add a little music to enhance your lifestyle. We all want a better life and to feel good. Music is an easy way to make a lifestyle improvement.
What ideas can you share that are small and cost effective lifestyle improvements?
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