The Surprising Power of Silence & How to Overcome Your Cravings - SYSK Choice
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Why should you wait to make decisions with a full bladder?
Man, this is going to sound weird to start off this episode, but if you need to make a decision, wait until you have to go to the bathroom. Research published in Science Daily says people make better decisions when they have a full bladder. That's because when the mind is struggling to restrain a bodily function, it's easier for us to exert self-control in other areas.
What are the surprising effects of noise on health?
The authors of the study explain that when you're preoccupied with thoughts of finding the closest bathroom, your ego is in check. You're much less likely to overthink things or give in to unrelated impulses. Consequently, the decisions you make are simple and efficient and more likely to be right on the mark. And that is something you should know.
How can silence improve mental and physical well-being?
You may not realize it, but we live in a very noisy world that keeps getting noisier. And that's not an especially good thing. When was the last time you truly got to experience silence? Total silence. It turns out to be really good for you. And all that noise? Not so good for you. And it's more than just that. The sounds we hear have a real impact on our health and our well-being. Noise can affect your mood, your relationships, how well you think. It has all sorts of ramifications. And it's easy to brush it off and say, well, it's just noise. But I invite you to take a few moments and listen to Leigh Mars. She is a consultant and coach and co-author of a book called Golden, The Power of Silence in a World of Noise. Hey, Leigh, welcome to Something You Should Know.
Hey, thanks for having me, Mike.
What is the definition and value of silence?
So I think everyone has heard the phrase, silence is golden. And there was a hit record in the 60s called Silence is Golden by the Tremolos. And I think there's this general belief that silence is good, that in the right situation, silence can be very profound and just good for you. I'm not sure how or why, but I think there's a belief in that. But why? Why is silence good? And maybe an even better first question would be, what is silence? I mean, is silence a thing or is silence the absence of something?
Oh, that's a great question. Well, on one level, it really is the absence of noise. And we look at it coming, the noise coming to us through our ears and through our screens in many cases, and also the noise that's just generated by our own darn minds. But as we explore this question, the deepest silences when we asked all those interesting people, neuroscientists, politicians, artists, poets, a man incarcerated on death row, all kinds of people, we asked them that question and they pointed us
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
Why should you wait to make decisions with a full bladder?
1:45–2:14
2
What are the surprising effects of noise on health?
2:14–2:41
3
How can silence improve mental and physical well-being?
2:41–3:38
4
What is the definition and value of silence?
3:38–6:45
5
Why is the world getting noisier and how can we cope?
6:45–12:42
6
What are practical ways to find silence in a noisy world?
12:42–17:22
7
How does shared silence create connection and intimacy?
17:22–49:42
Speakers
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