Music to me is the most important thing. I cannot do leave my house without my headphones, I cannot start a project without some sort of music playing. Music just sharpens my work habits and I get things done with more efficiency. I have always assumed that this happened because I enjoy music and it was like a mini reward for working on my homework. But there is a lot more to that idea.
I chose this article because it taught me that there are a lot of scientific factors that make music a powerful tool for working. I never knew most of these but when I think about it seems so obvious. Thinking back on a memory from 5 years back for example there is always going to some sort of music that comes to mind, music that matches the time period. 60s music will be in the 60s, 80s in the 80s, etc. Mental health is also positively effected by music. Just starting your favorite song can relieve stress and worry. Music is an incredible thing. Everybody has different tastes and genres but in the big picture all songs have the same effect on people.