I have ADHD. It's a big problem actually.
I try to use music to drown out outside distractions so I can focus, but it's hard to find the right sounds to run in the background.
What are your favorite tracks to help you focus at work? I'm looking for recommendations.
I've been using instrumental music, such as:
- clozee - koto
- clozee - secret place
- Paul Oakenfold - ready , steady, go
- Full Attack - epic aggressive hybrid music
- brown noise
- John Frusciante - away and anywhere
- John Frusciante - murderers
Either classical like some Tchaikovsky or even the Star Wars soundtracks....or the complete other end of the spectrum like a Rennie Pilgrem or DJ Icey mix.
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I also have ADHD, I’ve found Ben Bohmer (or other similar artists that get suggested to me) work out best. I’ve tried a ton of stuff, any Star Wars music gets me thinking about Star Wars so it’s more distracting. Can’t have anything with lyrics. Cure Music on YouTube is good for finding no-lyric music that seems to be the right tempo for me.
https://youtube.com/@curemusic-
I should've clarified, only Ep 4-6, Not the hot garbage known as the rest. John Williams was god hand level in those. And no, not the cantina song we all know...
Joe Rogan Experience for me
I would find it difficult to concentrate if there was a lot of talking in my ear at the same time.
Yeah I can't listen to a podcast or audiobook if I'm doing anything that requires any advanced thinking. Perfect for folding laundry or driving though.
Listen to Daniall on Spotify
I play classical ballet soundtracks in the order of the arrangement
I started in university and tbh at first they were still slightly distracting, but at this point, I know each and every one of these soundtracks inside and out so they process as white noise in my head but its engaging and distracting enough that I don't lose focus.
Seems to be in phases for me. If I want to sit down for a long time, I need something to “take the energy out of me”. I’ll put on an upbeat song // banger which has me internally singing whilst setting up (opening files, checking emails momentarily etc). Then after a few mins I usually put on LoFi HipHop or classical. Puts me in the zone for hours.
Haven't listened to classical much for those kinds of things (despite having learned classical piano growing up), but LoFi anything is great. I like "float house" and West Coast jazz a lot too.
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Not to sidetrack, but do you who have ADHD take medication? I think I have it, but want to be diagnosed and personally would rather not take medication, or something not psychoactive like Strattera, but I'm not a doctor so I'll defer to their opinion, as well as any of you who have more experience.
Tried a few which helped, like Abilify, Wellbutrin and others. But the side effects were always more than I could bear.
Search “lofi study/work music” it works for me
Ngl…Semetary’ Rainbow Bridge 3 album played at a low volume gets me laser focused. Something about the pure noise / chaos / drill influenced beats locks me in and prevents me from fading into a passive mindset when grinding through slides. Once your brain acclimates to the insanity it goes pretty hard.
As an extension, I’ve found any original trap/drill music to help. Chief Keef’s “Back From the Dead” was a go to for me last year.
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Live Grateful Dead shows, preferably early or late 70s. I am a fan so it is easier, but if you generally enjoy rock it could be worth giving a listen to. I think it helps to put on a 4-5 hour show and put my phone away so I don’t think about it and can focus better. I have ADHD but my phone addiction is also a big productivity killer.
never thought to do those long sets they used to do, that's a great idea
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