Do you find it very difficult to stay without playing or listen to music every day? Personally, I'm not sure if it's possible for me to go a full day without playing music. I might stream online through Spotify or YouTube music or listening to the radio station.

Music is part of my life and that makes it part of my everyday routine.

How long can you go without music?

I don't even think I can survive a day without music. 😂 Music is in my DNA. Even when I’m not listening directly, I’m humming something. There was a time my phone was spoiled for three days, it's like I was half dead because I couldn't listen to my usual playlist.

It is either I am playing songs on my mobile device or I am out there enjoying some good songs via the speaker in the office. I can't go a very long time without playing songs or singing along as that has become part of my life in general.

On 10/27/2025 at 6:47 AM, Henry said:

It is either I am playing songs on my mobile device or I am out there enjoying some good songs via the speaker in the office. I can't go a very long time without playing songs or singing along as that has become part of my life in general.

Unfortunately, we are not allowed to play music at work. Those who do are using their airpods because you can't use big headset as they are easily spotted.

For me, I'm surrounded by music. I play songs when I’m cooking, cleaning, even before I sleep. Sometimes I use it to calm myself when I'm stressed. I remember when I was going through some challenges, I just plugged my earpiece and played Burna Boy’s “23” till I sleep. It helps reset my mind.

22 hours ago, Heatman1 said:

Unfortunately, we are not allowed to play music at work. Those who do are using their airpods because you can't use big headset as they are easily spotted.

I understand because it is not every office where one could be allowed to listen to music. My office doesn't limit one from playing music, but you have to keep it low in order not to cause a nuisance to others.

11 hours ago, Henry said:

I understand because it is not every office where one could be allowed to listen to music. My office doesn't limit one from playing music, but you have to keep it low in order not to cause a nuisance to others.

I had to sanction a staff when I was working as a manager in one company 5 years ago because she was listening to music with her earphones and didn't hear the instructions being given to work with.

I listen to music almost every minute of the day. I always have my station streaming in the background so I can listen for any anomalies. But even if I didn't have the station, I would be listening to music most of the day

On 10/30/2025 at 5:42 AM, Mitch said:

I listen to music almost every minute of the day. I always have my station streaming in the background so I can listen for any anomalies. But even if I didn't have the station, I would be listening to music most of the day

Music is part of what keeps me going and unless I am in a board meeting where my full attention is needed, I won't mind listening to music as I work at the office.

The good thing is that new nice songs keep coming up every day that I can't even get enough.

On 10/30/2025 at 5:42 AM, Mitch said:

I listen to music almost every minute of the day. I always have my station streaming in the background so I can listen for any anomalies. But even if I didn't have the station, I would be listening to music most of the day

As long as I'm at home, I would definitely be playing music with my smartphone as my Spotify is always playing in background too. Even now that I'm trying this, I'm listening to a song Rally Rich by Tee Grizzley and Skilla Baby.

On 10/28/2025 at 4:30 PM, 1stop said:

For me, I'm surrounded by music. I play songs when I’m cooking, cleaning, even before I sleep. Sometimes I use it to calm myself when I'm stressed. I remember when I was going through some challenges, I just plugged my earpiece and played Burna Boy’s “23” till I fell sleep. It helps reset my mind.

Music is also part of my every day activities. I have my earpud active most of the time and it is either I am playing a rap song or a pop song by Michael Jackson. That's how I get to handle most of my daily activities.

Honestly.. yes it feels kind of strange to go a whole day without listening to music. It’s like something’s missing.