"Whistle while you work" is classic advice, straight from Snow White. Science backs it to a certain extent, too — listening to music on the treadmill, for instance, helps people persevere through their runs. But does music create a productive backdrop for more mental work? What about for any kind of work?
Music + Work = It's Complicated
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Written by
Mae Rice
March 4, 2019
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