Music is very pleasant – even for those who are not particularly fond of it. It has the ability to relax the mind and body as well as generate positive energy. Music, as some studies show, increases the production of serotonin, which is responsible for the feel-good sensation in you. This is why many workplaces where they have strenuous work, introduced soft-playing background music. The results were amazing even when improvements were expected. Productivity went up by a huge margin and absenteeism came down. The inter-collegial relationship improved and overall the atmosphere of these workplaces improved considerably. As a direct result of these changes, staffing turnover also came down and with it the cost in training and orienting personnel in their jobs.

There is no special music associated with relaxation. What works with you might not work as well with another – so there are no rules or specifications here. There is no particular level of noise attached to it either. Some people find the drums (the louder the better) relaxing, some find violin or piano, some would rather enjoy a quiet classic symphony, while other would prefer hard rock. Anything goes, as long as you find it relaxing and pleasing to your ears. Themes [Read more...]