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5️⃣ Consistent tempo keeps you in the zone

I didn’t realize tempo mattered until I tried different lo-fi beats.

Slower, steady rhythms (around 70 BPM) helped me stay calm and focused longer.

Now I pick playlists with smooth, even tempos for deep work sessions.

4️⃣Vocals are a distraction

I use to listen to music with vocals thinking it’d help me focus.

But lyrics actually split your attention.

Now I stick to purely instrumental lo-fi, it keeps me locked in without distractions.

3️⃣Volume matters more than you think

I used to blast lo-fi to “feel” productive.

Turns out, lower volumes (~50 dB) improve concentration more.

Now I keep it just loud enough to hear, not loud enough to distract.

2️⃣Don’t start with lo-fi

At first, I played it as soon as I sat down. Big mistake.

Now, I wait 20–30 mins into a task, then switch it on.

It acts like a second wind. Mental fatigue fades, and I’m back in flow.

1️⃣ Your brain gets used to it

I noticed after a few days it stopped working. Turns out, research shows we tune it out if it's too repetitive.

Now I switch between lo-fi, ambient, and nature sounds to keep things fresh.