Silence is Golden

Studies have shown that only twelve minutes of quiet in the morning can bring down the stress-hormone levels, and get you off to a better start. For instance, meditation or a few yoga poses are great relaxation techniques you can do upon waking. It is not recommended to turn on the television while having a cup of coffee. According to the National Institutes of Health, the stress hormone produced by the adrenal glands is highest between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 am in the morning.

For many people, noise can be annoying. From the sound of the garbage truck passing by early in the morning to the cuckoo bird clock ticking every hour. Even if the ringer on your cell phone is on low, it is enough to get you in a bad mood especially if the call comes during the very late hours of the night.

According to a recent study at Cornell University, noise has been associated with increased aggression and other mental health problems. Other studies have also linked high and low levels of noise with poor sleeping patterns, high blood pressure and heart disease.

Not only is silence golden but also rejuvenating. A great stress releasor and mood up lifter. Listen ting to jazz or classical music from your laptop is an excellent way to get inspired. So what’s your next article going to be on?

“Silence is Golden” is a song co-written by Bob Gaudio of the American band, The Four Seasons, with Four Seasons record producer Bob Cr ewe. It was released as a B-side to the hit song “Rag Doll,” in 1964.