Our lives are filled with all kinds of complicated sounds. From getting up in the morning to going to bed at night, our ears and brains seem to be always working, leaving no time for quiet rest. As more and more people begin to come into contact with yoga and meditation, people gradually realize the importance of quiet solitude, so concepts such as “Quiet Time” and “Me Time” have emerged. In this regard, the following are two keys to quiet time, so that the body, mind and soul can be satisfied during rest.

Quiet for 20 minutes a day to eliminate distractions

Why do people need quiet time? The answer is simple, because our bodies need it, which is why noisy noises are prohibited in medical institutions. If combined with meditation treatment, it can help relieve pain. Bonnie Marks, a psychologist at NYU Langone Medical Center, said that mindfulness is very important for healthy aging. It is recommended to be quiet for 20 minutes a day and set a fixed time. Morning or midday are both good times.

Because people today have been in a high-stress environment for a long time, we easily become mentally fatigued. Without a quiet time, people’s attention will decline, resulting in a weakening of the ability to think and solve problems. Therefore, it is key to know how to eliminate sources of interference that increase the burden on the brain. According to the Attention Restorative Theory (ART), in a relatively quiet environment, the brain can repair its cognitive system on its own. Because the pressure it needs to load is low at this time.

Quietness boosts neurogenesis and makes you cheerful

According to research from the Brain Imaging and Analysis Center at Duke University Medical Center in the United States, complete silence can greatly enhance neurogenesis in the hippocampus of the brain, which not only helps learning and memory, but also Can improve symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease and Depression.

When people are in a quiet state, the brain will automatically switch to an established system, which allows us to enter the subconscious. Therefore, people can relax and meditate on their own, and at the same time, they can be more empathetic to others in terms of thoughts and emotions. You will find that when you focus in a quiet atmosphere, your mind will be clearer, you will know the order of things, and you will be less likely to be in a hurry because you have more time to think and reflect.

In addition, silence can help settle everything that happened during the day, including good or bad feelings. We are not robots, but living people with emotions. It is recommended to use 5 to 10 minutes before going to bed to think carefully about the things that are worthy of gratitude. , I believe people will become more optimistic and cheerful.

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