Finding Creativity Through Music: 14 Songs to Get You In Flow

Each of us has our own unique way of finding focus at work. That perfect setting for achieving maximum productivity and creativity.

For some, it's total silence. Others are inspired by background chatter and the whir of the espresso machine at their favourite cafe. But music is also a powerful tool for helping you get in flow.

And it's not just a feeling. Numerous research studies have proven the ability of sound to influence our thought patterns, brain waves and mood. Binaural beats in particular have receive heightened attention recently for their ability to shift thought speed and intensity - though you'll only reap the full benefit wearing headphones, which isn't always practical.

So what do people listen to when they want to tune out the world and get things done? Or when they find themselves in a funk and need to inject some energy?

I put the question out to my LinkedIn network recently, and these were the 14 songs that received most votes.

What's your favourite song for regaining energy, or finding focus? Share it in the comments!

7 Songs for Energy

1.    Happy – Pharrell Williams

2.    I Feel Good – James Brown

3.    Best Day of My Life – American Authors

4.    Walking on Sunshine – Katrina and the Waves

5.    Let’s Go – Calvin Harris

6.    Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison

7.    Only to Be – Six60

7 Songs for Focus

1.    I Will Be Found - John Mayer

2.    Fields of Gold – Sting

3.    Gayatri Mantra - Deva Premal

4.    Le Telephone Pleure - Claude Fran?ois

5.    River Flows in You – Yiruma

6.    Claire de Lune – Claude Debussy

7.    Glasgow Love Theme (from the 'Love Actually' Soundtrack) – Craig Armstrong