Unlocking Increased Productivity with Lofi Music
As someone who is easily distracted, but hates to work in silence, I struggled to find a way to “fill the silence”. As a music lover, listening to music with lyrics wouldn’t work, nor would upbeat music as I’d find myself moving too much.
This is where Lofi music comes in. If you aren’t familiar, Lofi is laidback, slower tempo, and mostly instrumental music. As a result, Lofi has become the soundtrack companion to my workday.
To simply press play and know that I have a continuous stream of music that doesn’t scream for my attention, but keeps me motivated is so incredibly valuable. It’s also worth noting that many Lofi playlists run for upwards of 24 hours, so you won’t find yourself needing to search for another playlist and you can just let it play.
Let’s dive a little deeper into the benefits! I mentioned that one of the biggest is the lack of vocals. When you’re trying to focus on a task, vocals can be a major distraction, pulling your attention away from what you’re working on. Lofi doesn’t have this problem, as it is mostly instrumental. This means that you can listen to it without having to worry about getting distracted by lyrics or vocals.
Another great benefit is its consistency. Unlike other genres of music, Lofi tracks tend to have a similar tempo and rhythm, which can help to create a consistent atmosphere. This means that the music won’t suddenly change and distract you, allowing you to maintain your focus. Some playlists such as Lofi Beats on Spotify also have an auto mix feature which keeps the music flowing by removing intros/outros from each song and the volume consistent.
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Additionally, many friends have mentioned how Lofi music can also be a great way to create a relaxing environment, helping to reduce stress and anxiety.
I’ve also leaned on Lofi to help with my own mood. One of my go-to playlists for this is BEATstrumentals on Apple Music which is slightly more upbeat, head nodding Hip-Hop leaning instrumental beats.
If you are still reading this and looking for somewhere to start, here are a few playlists I’ve been listening to on various music streaming platforms:
- lofi beats on Spotify
- BEATstrumentals on Apple Music
- Lofi Beats on TREBEL Music
- Lo-Fi Hip Hop and lofi beats on Amazon Music
- Lofi Chill on Pandora
- Chillhop Radio on YouTube (Chillhop Music)
- Beats to Relax/Study to on YouTube (Lofi Girl)
I’d love for you to share your experience with Lofi or any music that helps you through your day. Please share playlists and music in the comments as well. Happy listening!