On the lookout for different stress management and workplace wellbeing tools to offset the squeeze of deadlines, meetings, and never-ending to-do lists? What if we told you one of the most powerful things you can do is something you already love?
Music.
Shakespeare called it “the food of love.” Madonna claimed it “makes the people come together.” And Jonathan Miles stated “In this world of troubles, my music pulls me through.”
Yes, music is your secret weapon for busting stress and boosting workplace wellbeing, whether it’s carefully curated playlists or the rejuvenating hum of binaural beats.
Tap Into the Potency of Music in the Workplace
Music has the uncanny ability to shift people’s moods, reduce stress, and improve overall workplace wellbeing. But that doesn’t mean an overnight free-for-all of garage at one work station clashing with black metal at another! Talk about counterproductive!
Comparatively, imagine walking into your office… Instead of the usual babble of chatter, phones ringing, and keyboards clicking, you’re greeted with the captivating melodies of your favourite tune.
So, how you can harness this power in terms of stress management and enhanced workplace wellbeing?
Create the Ultimate Work Playlist for Stress Management Success
Creating a work playlist achieves more than easing frayed nerves. In addition, it contributes to your equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts by building a musical community. Plus, you can get strategic with your playlist to supercharge productivity.
Here’s how:
- Share and connect – Encourage all team members to share their favourite tracks for your playlists. It’s a great way to introduce everyone to new music, while also nurturing a sense of community.
- Match songs to timeslots – Create collaborative playlists for different moods or tasks. Every team member can contribute, whether it’s a ‘Monday Motivation’ playlist or a ‘Wind Down Friday Afternoon’ mix.
- Rise and shine – Start the day with mellow tunes to help ease everybody into work mode. Think instrumental tracks or gentle acoustic songs rather than rousing anthems.
- Pump up the volume – Switch to upbeat, energetic songs to fire you up and keep you motivated when you’re tackling tough tasks.
- Take a break – Mid-afternoon slump? Recharge with a playlist of your favourite feel-good songs during tea breaks.
It’s a fun and ridiculously simple way to help manage stress and promote better workplace wellbeing. In fact, you might be inspired to take a more scientific approach.
Binaural Beats: The Sounds of Stress Management and Workplace Wellbeing
Want to take a deeper dive into sonic solutions? Enter binaural beats, defined in Psychology Today as follows:
“When two tones of slightly different frequencies are played in separate ears simultaneously (usually through headphones), the human brain perceives the creation of a new, third tone, whose frequency is equivalent to the difference between the two tones being played. This auditory illusion is called a binaural beat.”
- How to use binaural beats – All you need are a pair of headphones and a binaural beats track (which are readily available online). Pop them on during focused work sessions or when you need a stress-relieving break.
- Benefits – Research suggests binaural beats can lower stress, enhance focus, improve sleep, boost mood, and even amplify creativity. Think of the potential impact on your team’s productivity and morale!
Isn’t it time to turn the beat around for less stress and more workplace wellbeing, engagement and cohesion?
Check out our Making Stress Work and Re-Building Resiliency wellbeing workshops, supporting and promoting:
- Stress management techniques, including the use of music, to ensure your team’s stress container doesn’t overflow
- Increased resilience
- Multiplied productivity
- A supportive, wellbeing-focused culture
Remember, investing in your team’s wellbeing isn’t just a nice-to-have. It’s essential for recruitment, staff retention, holistic workplace wellbeing, and achieving broader business goals. With Stress Matters on your team, we’ll fine-tune your stress management strategies together.
