Tapping into the Brain Power of Silence
If only there was a notification for silence.??
In a world of noise pollution, leveraging silence is an untapped competitive advantage.? Silence stimulates brain growth, enhances focus, and reduces stress.? Here are a few ways to tap into the brain power of silence.??
Why Silence is Good for Our Brains
The research is clear: silence is good for our brains.
Silence and Stress
Loud environments increase stress.? In fact, the World Health Organization called noise pollution a modern plague which adversely impacts our health. Physically, the impact starts in our ears. Neuroscience research shows that when sound waves hit our eardrums, they are converted to electrical signals which go to the amygdalae, the neurons that form the emotional part of our lives including our fight or flight response. This signals our bodies to create stress hormones (Zorn and Marz, Time Magazine).??
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Noise causes our brains to tell us we are in a state of stress. “Noises cause stress, especially if we have little or no control over them,” explains Professor Mathias Baser of University of Pennsylvania.? “The body will excrete stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol that lead to changes in the composition of our blood–and of our blood vessels, which actually have been shown to be stiffer after a single night of noise exposure.”??
Tapping into the Power of Silence
There are many ways to tap into more silence in our lives.
Make silence a priority in your life and see how you feel.? Herman Melville once said, “All profound things and emotions of things are preceded and amended by Silence, and Silence is the consecration of the universe.”?
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Written exclusively for Artemis Consultants by Business Content Writer Mellody Melville