Need help reducing distractions while trying to work from your home office? Check out some awesome Apple Music and Spotify playlists that can assist you focus and keep your mind on your work.
Many people enjoy listening to music while they work. And whether you do it with earbuds or a speaker, music can help set the mood. For concentration and focus, Apple Music and Spotify have assembled several playlists to help.
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Apple Music playlists for focus
Apple Music has a few categories to check out for music to help you focus and work, starting with the Focus section in the app.
- Open the Music app.
- Go to the Browse section.
- Scroll down to Music by Mood.
- You should see the Focus collection.
Here are some playlists you can try:
- Piano players will love the Piano Bar playlist.
- For cool jazz, check out Jazz Chill.
- Want soothing classics? Listen to Relaxing Classical.
- If you enjoy hip-hop, turn on BEATstrumentals.
- Does electronic music help you focus? Take a look at Today’s Chill.
Additionaly, Apple Music offers a collection of Home Office Hits with playlists like Easy Hits for pop, Speakin’ Easy for country, and Easy Rock for, well of course, rock.
And this is definitely not the end of the list. So browse through these sections for something new and different that makes awesome background music while you work.
Spotify playlists for focus
Spotify actually has a Focus category for their playlists that’s definitely worth a listen.
- Open the Spotify app on your phone or computer.
- Hit the Search button.
- Scroll down the options on the search pane to find the Focus section.
- There are many playlists here that you can try. They are categorized as Deep concentration, Popular Focis playlists, Hyper focused, In the background, Study mode, and Noise for focus.
Here are some you can check out:
- Like techno and tech house music? Listen to Beats to think to.
- If you want something with a great beat, Focus Flow gives you instrumental hip-hop.
- Want post-rock music? Deep Focus is the playlist for you.
The Focus category on Spotify also has piano-concentrated playlists, additional instrumentals, guitar playlist options, and even white noise and nature sounds.
In addition to Focus, you can head to the Wellness category on the Search screen. There, you’ll find relaxing playlists like Rain Sounds, upbeat options like Sunny Beats, and even a Piano Massage. So be sure to browse around for something that suits your day, work style, or mood.
Music doesn’t always have to be about singing along to your favorites. And when it’s time to get down to business, whether work or study time, these kinds of playlists can keep your mind and attention focused.
Do you have any Apple Music or Spotify playlist suggestions that help you focus? Please feel free to share them in the comments below!
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