Let’s talk productivity. Or more specifically: the kind that happens when you’re wearing pajama pants and trying to finish a task while your cat is sitting directly on your keyboard.
Working from home is great — until it’s not. Distractions are everywhere. The couch looks suspiciously nap-friendly. Suddenly, cleaning the fridge feels like a priority.
But you know what’s helped me stay focused?
Music. The kind I actually like.
Not those random “focus” playlists that sound like an elevator trapped in a forest. I’m talking real stuff — the emo anthems, the game soundtracks, the lo-fi remixes of anime openings. The kind of music that makes your fingers type faster and your brain feel like it’s in sync with your to-do list.
There’s something about hearing a favorite track while coding or designing that makes the work feel less like work. It’s like tricking your brain into thinking you’re just vibing — and the productivity comes as a happy side effect.
So if your home office feels a little stale, do yourself a favor:
Open your favorite playlist, hit play, and watch your tasks melt away (in the good way).
Just maybe keep the volume low during Zoom calls.