London Wellbeing Festival - 11

with

silence

We are bombarded by noise from the
moment our alarm clock sounds in the
morning to the second we switch the TV oﬀ
before bed, and this constant bombardment
can leave us feeling overwhelmed, stressed
and anxious.

In fact, studies have found silence can lead to the
development of new brain cells linked to
learning, memory and emotion.

'Time, space and silence will be one of the most
precious future luxuries,' the summit reported.
'This has given rise to a sharp new desire - for
actual silence, quiet contemplation, to leave
the shrieking world totally behind.'

'Silence is one of the most meaningful trends in
wellness that will only deepen and evolve in
years ahead,' added the summit's report.

And there are some unusual places now
answering this cry for silence.

Why not try and ﬁght the battle against noise
with these suggestions on how to enjoy a little
slice of silence:

DRIVING

EATING

Turn oﬀ the radio and let the gentle hiss of
tire on tarmac soothe your senses while
you enjoy the scenery around you.

Turn oﬀ the telly, put your mobile phone
away and sit and eat in silence for a relaxing,
calming, stress-free mealtime. Also, sip your
morning cuppa on the sofa without the telly
on to set you up for a peaceful day.

KIDS
If you have children get them involved by
playing the 'who can stay silent for 10
minutes' game. You'll get to enjoy a
moment of peace and they will learn the
beneﬁts of silence from an early age.

SPEAKING
Know when to speak. At work, avoid those
water cooler moments - just because you
can contribute to a conversation doesn't
mean you have to.

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