I'm surprised to see how many people still put music on for focused work like studying. It does not work for me at all. I'm a lifelong musician and I get way too keyed-in to the background music if I'm reading, writing, listening, or supposed to be concentrating on text.
It's most difficult when I have to read or write. When I do either, the auditory part of my mind with my "inner voice" is occupied, and I cannot multi-task. A long time ago I stopped kidding myself about my ability to multi-task.
I have music on constantly around the house when doing other tasks, but always pause playback when reading or writing.
It's most difficult when I have to read or write. When I do either, the auditory part of my mind with my "inner voice" is occupied, and I cannot multi-task. A long time ago I stopped kidding myself about my ability to multi-task.
I have music on constantly around the house when doing other tasks, but always pause playback when reading or writing.