India, Feb. 4 -- Everyone has an intimate relationship with music. It has a creative way of adding tune and rhythm to even the most mundane work. It's very common to listen to music while working. In fact, many even have dedicated playlists for specific work, from intense study or work sessions to laid-back reading.

But does it hinder focus and affect productivity anyhow? In an interview with HT, Dr Ajit Dandekar, HoD of Psychiatry and Mental Health at Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital in Mumbai shared the nuances of listening to background music while working.

He said, "Background music, depending on its type and intensity, can help enhance or disturb focus." This shows that music can both maintain or hurt focus. It shows the spec...