SOUND ADVICE Is Your Work Playlist Helping or Hurting Your Focus?
SOUND SUPPORT If you are working on something that requires light focus, like answering emails, then the right kind of background noise, something like instrumental music, can help you stay on track. Other beneficial times for background noise include working in a loud environment or letting low-level sounds shift your brain into creative or problem- solving mode. The key is choosing something that won’t distract your mind from what you’re trying to focus on. CUE THE QUIET Noise most often gets in the way of more complex or challenging work, such as reading, writing, meetings, learning new skills, or finding solutions to issues. Deeper tasks require more brainpower, like using memory or vocabulary skills. When your brain engages in more concentrated tasks, it is more sensitive to interruptions, so a song lyric or burst of action on the TV can win out against the quieter goal you’re trying to accomplish. Background noise can be a sound decision or just more racket. The trick is tuning into what helps your mind focus without being carried away by the clatter.
The hum of a busy coffee shop, traffic outside, your favorite song through your headphones
as you work — we live in a noisy world with constant background noise. But is that ambient buzz boosting your
brainpower or creating static in the system? While some swear a little noise helps them focus, for others, every passing siren or side conversation is a distraction. Let’s tune in and find out if that background noise could be a productivity playlist or sound sabotage.
BRAIN BEATS Your brain is always busy trying to filter out distractions, and how background noise impacts your noggin depends on what it is. Steady or low-level
sounds, like raindrops or white noise, can help hide other intrusive interruptions, making it easier to focus on the task you’re working on. Irregular, sudden, surprise, or meaningful sounds, like a direct conversation, notifications on your phone, or lyrics to a beloved song, activate your brain, pulling you out of the concentration zone.
Unstuff Your Turkey Breast
FINDING BALANCE THIS HOLIDAY WITH BREAST REDUCTIONS
When most people think of Thanksgiving, they picture turkey, stuffing, and maybe a nap on the couch. But around here, we like to connect the holiday to our work by talking about breasts, specifically, breast reduction surgery. After all, what better time to bring it up than Turkey Day? Breast reduction is one of our most common procedures, and it’s easy to see why. For many patients, overly large breasts aren’t just a cosmetic concern; they come with real physical and emotional challenges. We see
women with deep bra strap grooves, rashes, or ulcerations under the breast, and constant neck, shoulder, and back pain. Some have to wear multiple sports bras just to exercise, or even tape and bind themselves to feel comfortable in clothing. The toll it takes on daily life is tremendous. At Music City Plastic Surgery, breast reductions are all about helping patients reclaim comfort and confidence. Some were born with disproportionately large breasts, others developed them through weight changes or hormonal conditions like PCOS. Whatever the cause, the goal is the same: relief. Many patients are surprised by how dramatic the change feels afterward. While the actual tissue removed may weigh only a couple of pounds, patients often describe it as if 20 pounds have been lifted off their chest. That’s
because we lift and re-center the breasts while reducing size, creating a lighter, more balanced shape. It’s not unusual for someone to look like they’ve lost 5 to 10 pounds instantly, just from that improved contour. Insurance complicated this process for years with endless hoops: requirements for physical therapy, chiropractic care, acupuncture, and sometimes months of alternative treatments before granting approval. We found this frustrating and unfair to patients who were already suffering. Eventually, we decided to step away from that system and focus on what really matters: our relationship with our patients. So, this Thanksgiving, while you’re carving the turkey, remember: It’s not about overstuffing or unstuffing. It’s about balance, comfort, and living life without unnecessary burdens.
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