
what is the price we pay for constant distraction
are you also constantly playing music, podcasts, youtube videos and even series in the background?? have we lost the ability to be in silence with our thoughts? and maybe most importantly, what impact is that having on our brains? these questions (& more) are the ones that prompted us to go on a good old fashioned research DEEP DIVE this episode. we cover: what impact does silence have on our brain (creativity & emotional processing)? is constant stimulation actually making our overthinking tendencies worse? can music ever have a positive impact on productivity? what impact does being an extrovert or introvert have on your tolerance for environmental stimulation? social silence and how we can apply this to ourselves as always, grab yourself a hot drink & enjoy this episode! <3 FYI: the main topic starts 14:53 mins in to stay up to date on our lives, contribute to future episodes and share any of your thoughts - pls do follow us on instagram, tiktok or subscribe to us on youtube here or here (leo's booktube) ! ☕ also, if you want to join our BOOK CLUB... you can join us here. if you don't have any social media and want to chat (or for advertising opportunities), please email us at: thematchadiariespod@gmail.com YT video mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quroaZV0YBc References: https://medium.com/@thewhimsicalshots/why-your-brain-needs-silence-more-than-music-5d46f442bfe8 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12109699/#B45-brainsci-15-00482 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2008/jun/19/usa.guantanamo https://newhumanist.org.uk/articles/why-your-brain-needs-silence/ https://quietquality.nl/en/blog/what-silence-does-your-brain/ https://neurosity.co/guides/silence-vs-music-deep-work https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12109699/#B45-brainsci-15-00482