Lauren Grandon MU 130E Music and the Stress on Wall Street

I am a finance major here a Quinnipiac My passion is to work on Wall Street after I graduate I want to work in the Investment Banking Industry as an analyst or associate and eventually make my way up as a top partner Companies that I can see myself working for are top companies such as JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, etc. Background

A financial worker on Wall Streets works around 100 hours a week On Average a full-time occupation totals 40 hours a week That is 2.5 times the national average! Wall Street

Wall Street is fast-paced, intense, competitive and highly stressful environment Here analysts, associates and partners are under extreme pressure and are willing to take drastic measures to be relieved from the stress Yet there is an easier way to do so… It was ranked as one of the most stressful occupations

How Stress affects your brain

Music and Stress Music has been scientifically proven to relieve stress Incorporating music into your daily life is said to be a key aspect in improvement on your mood, brain development, the body’s immune system and can reduce levels of stress Classical Music is said to be the most effective, while heavy metal was found to be the worst The effects of music on a person depends on their personal preference of genre

Listening to music can… Decrease: Heart rate Blood pressure Level of stress hormones Headaches Physical pain Depression Fatigue While helping with: Brain activity Mood Sleep Memory

How Music Affects the Brain

Conclusion If companies were to play music in their offices, it would have such a significant impact on their employees The stress levels of such Analysts, Associates and partners would decrease Meaning: Work would be done more effectively And efficiently

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