Savor The Silence
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Silence has restorative powers — even more so than listening to calming music.
Don’t believe us? Researchers discovered that sitting in silence can lower blood pressure and heart rate better than spending the same amount of time listening to relaxing music. And in a study of mice, 2 hours of silence each day encouraged the mice’s brains to develop new cells in the region of the brain where emotions are processed.
Noise is hard on our bodies and minds. Constant noise exposure can lead to increased stress, anxiety, depression, and elevated blood pressure.
To help prevent or reduce burnout, let silence work its restorative powers on you. Follow The Nap Bishop Tricia Hersey’s steps as the guest host of the Happiness Break podcast from the Greater Good Science Center:
If you enjoy this restorative activity, repeat it any time throughout your day (or in the future) as needed. And add a minute or two whenever you can. The more quiet, the better.
Use the social media links on the left side of your page to share this tip with a nurse and invite them to join Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation.
Missed day 7? Catch up here. Join us on day 9.
Burnout can be a serious issue. Contact your health care or mental health provider if you have any concerns.
Don’t believe us? Researchers discovered that sitting in silence can lower blood pressure and heart rate better than spending the same amount of time listening to relaxing music. And in a study of mice, 2 hours of silence each day encouraged the mice’s brains to develop new cells in the region of the brain where emotions are processed.
Noise is hard on our bodies and minds. Constant noise exposure can lead to increased stress, anxiety, depression, and elevated blood pressure.
To help prevent or reduce burnout, let silence work its restorative powers on you. Follow The Nap Bishop Tricia Hersey’s steps as the guest host of the Happiness Break podcast from the Greater Good Science Center:
- Choose a peaceful, comfortable spot to relax.
- Set a timer for 2 minutes.
- Close your eyes and relax your muscles. Allow your body to soften as you sit in silence.
- After the 2 minutes are over, open your eyes. How do your body and mind feel?
If you enjoy this restorative activity, repeat it any time throughout your day (or in the future) as needed. And add a minute or two whenever you can. The more quiet, the better.
Use the social media links on the left side of your page to share this tip with a nurse and invite them to join Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation.
Missed day 7? Catch up here. Join us on day 9.
Burnout can be a serious issue. Contact your health care or mental health provider if you have any concerns.
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