I have been trying to write an article for work for the past two weeks. Haha. I know, it's taking way too long for me to write it. I usually work with my earphones on, listening to music, especially when I need to focus. Depending on my mood, the music I listen too would vary. If I am angry, it's got to be hard core rock. If I feel like my usual self, it's usually pop, with a sprinkle here and there of some alternative.
But lately, I have lost my inclination to listen to much music, mainly because it was beginning to seem like noise to me. I had to learn to focus differently. It was successful for the most part. But when I need to think, like for writing an article, having noise around doesn't really help. The only think that has helped me so far is Classical Music.
I didn't think I would ever like classical music. My brother used to play it often on car trips and I hated it because it made me sleepy. The effect of the same music today is quite the opposite. Classical music quiets all the noise around, allows me to breath deeply and engage my mind.
For someone new to classical music, try listening to Claude Debussy's Claire de Lune, Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18 (I think this piece was the inspiration for the more common song "All By Myself". I don't know who the original singer was but I know Celine Dion has a version of this pop hit.), J.S. Bach's Air on the G String. Try listening to them when you feel lost and almost completely dispersed. I promise you it will make a difference.
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