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The Case for Silence While You Work or Study

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The Mozart Effect suggests that listening to some types of music can help with certain mental tasks. However, there’s a case to be made for working or studying in silence, too. Some research shows that for certain cognitive tasks, you need quiet more than anything.
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The Wisdom of Silence: Learning to Talk Less and Say More

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The Wisdom of Silence: Learning to Talk Less and Say More. "Fear less, hope more; Whine less, breathe more; Talk less, say more; Hate less, love more; And all good things are yours." ~ Swedish proverb
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Why Silence Is So Good For Your Brain

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In a loud and distracting world, finding pockets of stillness can benefit your brain and body. Here are four science-backed reasons why.

Via Cathryn Wellner, THE OFFICIAL ANDREASCY
Steve Anderson's curator insight, March 16, 2016 6:43 PM
Love a little bit of silence:)
Lon Woodbury's curator insight, March 23, 2016 4:34 PM

Hummmm.  Did they have this in mind in the old adage: "Children should be seen and not heard"?  :)  -Lon