For so long now there has been the debate of whether or not music actually has any effect on your concentration and the productivity you have memorizing things, studying and concentrating at any task you are working on getting done. Whether you believe this or not, there are many studies that do prove the effectiveness of music on or daily performance. While there are many that say that they can’t focus on what they are doing while listening to music, either because they get too into the music or because they fall asleep, you will be amazed to the type of music that actually helps you get the most of your time and increase your productivity. When it comes to the effect and power of music on our memory, it is the 60 beats per minute beat pattern that is found on Mozart’s music and baroque music what actually will help you double if not triple your efficiency. Why this type of music? It is said that this specific pattern activates the left and right brain simultaneously, maximizing your learning capabilities as well as your ability to retain information. We learned in high school in our science class how each side of the brain is in charge of certain things and capabilities that we have. LEFT BRAIN FUNCTIONS uses logic detail oriented facts rule words and language present and past math and science can comprehend knowing acknowledges order/pattern perception knows object name reality based forms strategies practical safe RIGHT BRAIN FUNCTIONS uses feeling “big picture” oriented imagination rules symbols and images present and future philosophy & religion can “get it” (i.e. meaning) believes appreciates spatial perception knows object function fantasy based presents possibilities impetuous risk taking Therefore, while information being studied activates your left brain, the music you are listening to activates the right brain. This simultaneous activity neutralizes your brain waves having a positive reaction to your productiveness. It has been proven that those activities that engage both sides of the brain at the same time, like singing, playing an instrument, writing while listening to Mozart, cause the brain to be more capable of processing information by facilitating the recall of information.
According to many researches, if you retained the information by listening to some types of music, you will be more capable of remembering it by simply “playing” the song mentally. But now, what type of music is really the one that has an impact on you? You can’t be listening to Rhianna’s latest Album “Loud”, or to Kanye West last single; to optimize your learning or memory performance, it’s imperative that the music doesn’t have a vocal component; otherwise you’re more likely to remember the words of the background song than what you’re supposed to be learning, studying or writing. Not only will your concentration will increase, but also its duration. So, if you have a short spam of attention, consider listening to some of Mozarts best songs. This is great for your children, especially when they are studying for those mid-terms. If you just went through a moving process, getting used to your new home and the new school is not going to be as easy as contacting moving companies for a free moving quote. While you thought that coordinating with your movers was difficult, imagine how complicated it is going to be for your kid to get used to the new environment. A little music might actually help. Now, if you still have to unpack and clean the entire house (yeah we know it is not anyone’s cup of tea), choosing music that motivates you will make it easier to start moving, cleaning and getting everything done in the blink of an eye. You will even have energy left to go walking, dancing, or any other type of exercise that you enjoy. Other Benefits of Music: Reduction in the feeling of fatigue Increase in levels of psychological arousal Physiological relaxation response Improvement in motor coordination Improves body movement and coordination Music calms, relaxes and helps to sleep Reduces negative emotions While listening to your favorite artists might help you get up and start that dreading exercise routine, get over the unpacking of your recent relocation, or to get over with the dreaded cleaning Saturdays, keep in mind that listening to too much pop and hard rock music can make actually have a negative effect on you. One thing is what you really like and another is the way your brain waves react to music. That music that you love so much can actually make you feel more jittery than energized. Now get one thing straight, we don’t pretend for you to be bored all the time and not to enjoy the music that make your feet move, but you got to set your priorities straight; what it is that you want to accomplish? One way to find out is by varying the genres you listen to and find out what type of music is most beneficial for you and your overall performance. You could try classical music one day, pop the next day and jazz the third and just see how fast and efficiently you get your task accomplished. To find more information that will help you increase your performance at various aspects of your life, look for our moving blog by login in at MovingCost.com and get moving your life to maximum potential. Related Articles – moving, music, performance, Email this Article to a Friend!Receive Articles like this one direct to your email box!Subscribe for free today!