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Songs to help escape the work week

A surfer catches a wave at Waimea Bay.
A surfer catches a wave at Waimea Bay. Marco Garcia/AP | NPR

by Anna Weggel and Jill Riley

December 20, 2021

Here we are, on the Monday of a holiday week, working away.

If you’re feeling less than inspired about your work this week, you are not alone. About six in 10 workers say their productivity noticeably declines in the week before Christmas, and 61 percent of workers say they are distracted by the holidays starting in November.

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, let’s escape the work week. What songs do you want to hear that showcase what you’d rather be doing right now?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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