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Dec 2022
6m 32s

How Music Helps us Focus

Headspace Studios
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Cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Sahar Yousef is guest-hosting Radio Headspace all week. Today, she shares fun and simple ways to use music as a tool for better focus. Learn more about the Becoming Superhuman productivity program here.  Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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