Try out a music streaming site specifically designed to help you work. Focus@Will is a new streaming music service, currently in beta, created to help you focus on the task at hand. If your mind tends to wander this could help. You might have that one album that helps you think, that helps you create. You’re not sure why, but when you put it on you’re able to focus more than you otherwise could, and the result is usually work you’re proud of. Is there a scientific reason for that? The creators of Focus@Will claims there is, and are trying to replicate it with their online streaming service: “The system assists during a typical productivity cycle by gently getting you into the concentration flow and then keeping you there,” the site’s about page says. “it works in the background by subtly soothing the part of your brain, the limbic system, that is always on the look out for danger, food, sex or shiny things.” Some of the music you’ll hear while using the service was even specifically created for this purpose. It worked fairly well for me, and just might for you as well. Focusing At Will Head to FocusAtWill to get started. You’ll need to sign in using your Facebook or Google account â€" you can use an email address if you have neither. When you do you’ll be taken to the player itself. The interface couldn’t be simpler – you can either press play. You can like or skip a track. You can pick a different
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