7 Ways to Find Peace and Quiet in Our Loud Modern World
Peace and quiet. Does it even exist anymore? It can be hard to find moments of silence in a modern world filled with squealing traffic, growling leaf blowers, and never-ending media. That’s why it’s important to find peace and quiet to let your brain rest from the onslaught of audio intake.
It can be hard to seek out places that offer an abundance of quiet in the modern world. But these are seven ways to find silence and allow course;ves to rest.
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1. On the Water
Whether you’re out on the ocean or a lake, sailing away from shore is an ideal destination for a little peace and quiet. Get away from the noise of the beach and treat yourself to the calming, soft sounds of lapping waves and sea breezes.
2. Meditation
When you meditate, you can learn to “turn off” the sounds of the outside world so that you don’t even notice them. Does a meditative frame of mind elude you? Try hypnotherapy. Your therapist will guide you to a relaxed mental state. You’ll get familiar with the feeling — and you can return to it whenever you want to meditate.
3. Your Car
When you shift into driving, chances are that your car stereo is on. Listening to music while you drive can be a wonderful thing – but don’t just default to noise without thinking about it. Instead, spend the first five minutes of your drive with the stereo off. And when you listen to music, make it something that you truly love, not just radio DJ blathering.
3. In a Book
Find a juicy story that’s a real page-turner, and you will become oblivious to the racket all around you. With a good story, modern noise will not exist. When you read a great book, you’ll fall into another world entirely.
4. Your Phone
All day long, your phone vibrates, rings, and jingles. Some of these messages are important, but most are not. Does your phone alert you every time an email comes in, or when you get a Facebook message? Turn off any unnecessary alarms on your phone. Your peace of mind is more important than the latest social media updates from your friends. And during dinner, silence your phone completely. You deserve time in your day away from the needs of other people.
5. Your Living Room
Do you find that your TV is always on? Do you know the reason why though? Whether it’s from boredom or loneliness, using TV to calm your anxiety is harmful. Dare yourself to keep the TV off. Sit with your uncomfortable feelings. Recognize the urge to make them go away with a click of the remote control – and then watch the urge pass.
6. Earplugs
Let’s face it: Finding a quiet place isn’t always possible when you’ve got to work, live, and sleep in the real world. Invest in a pair of noise-canceling headphones, or at the very least purchase some high-quality foam wonders (like Hearos) to keep on hand. Pop them in your ears whenever you need a noise break: on airplanes, in hotels, or in your own bedroom.
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