The sound of pure silence is something completely irreplaceable. Something extremely beneficial to one’s mind, body, and soul. Even after imagining the most hyper and extroverted person in the world, at the end of the day, they are in need of a moment of quiet.

When I think of the perfect day, it’s probably a day hanging out somewhere fun with friends with laughter and excited chaos all around. However, that never means that I don’t enjoy the days I spend in my room by myself with no distractions. I like to lay in bed before going to sleep and just stare at the ceiling, reflecting over anything that comes to mind.

Being in a silent atmosphere can help you focus. According to Healthline.com, a 2021 study with 59 participants performed tasks that required concentration, with either silence, speech, or other noise in the background. Those who worked in silence experienced the least cognitive load and the lowest stress levels.

Moreover, methods involving peace and quiet surprisingly help let go of any stress and anxious thoughts one has running through their mind. If you just let go for a quick second and choose to think about it straightforwardly with nothing in your way, it is more beneficial than you may think.

In a different perspective, there are also ways that silence can be useful to animals. Research has shown that if an animal is put in a quiet atmosphere, their brain development is significantly increased. A 2013 experiment showed that 2 hours of silence stimulated growth of new cells in the hippocampus in mice, the region of the brain related to memory and emotion, according to PubMed.com.

Whether you choose to meditate, read a book, or even just sit alone surrounded by your own thoughts and feelings, pure silence is crucial to anyone, even if they think they don’t need it.