It’s no wonder that the sound of ocean waves is often used as a background in guided meditations. Apparently there’s something called alpha waves in the brain, which are induced by ocean sounds, and interestingly they seem to be linked to states of mental clarity and creative thinking.
Read MoreExploring brown noise
Recently I’ve been testing what impact brown noise has on my ability to focus, relax, and fall asleep. It’s still too early to draw any definitive conclusions, but so far I’ve had positive experiences when it comes to enhanced focus. In fact, as I’m writing this blog post I’m listening to a recording of brown noise on my headphones.
Read MoreOn the difficulties of relaxing during vacation
Today I started my summer vacation and while that’s great and something I’ve been very much looking forward to, I was once again reminded of how difficult it is to relax and wind down during the first few days. When I woke up this morning my first thought was: hey, it’s business as usual, let’s start executing the customary Monday routines. Duh!
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