The Secret to an Attuned Mind: Peace and Quiet

Posted: Mar 02, 2011 |Comments: 0 |

While it is not known to many peace and quiet can often be the secret to success especially when it comes to tasks that require the use of the mind. In somewhat of an ironic twist the world is getting noisier and noisier with the passage of time with more vehicles on the streets.

Peace and quiet is one important factor in maintaining concentration and a simple test would be trying to read in an extremely noise environment where the sound pattern is continuously inconsistent. Most people would not be able to do this. It should be no wonder then that the number of people reading books is dropping in comparison to the growth of other noisy forms of entertainment such as movies and video games.

But parents should also be worried with such trends since the effect of noise can impact their children's studying ability quite profoundly. Generally when trying to get children to study it is important to remove unwanted distractions such as TV but people who live amidst sound never actively notice it. After all if you live near a railway line then the passage of a train whistling by doesn't faze people who live there, but visitors may be startled.  In a similar vein though we individuals may not hear the sound but it is actually impacting on our ability to concentrate.

Scientific research has proven that children living in noisier environments suffer from lower reading scores and also have a harder time developing their language skills. Other potential symptoms include a lack of concentration, fatigue and poor work performance. It's also important to remember that not only children are affected and that studying is not the only activity that can be impacted. Individuals who need to work will find themselves confronted with a similar situation.

What kind of solutions can be done to alleviate the situation? The most obvious solution is moving to a quieter environment but obviously for many this isn't an option. One other alternative is the application of sound insulation materials which can greatly reduce the flow of sound. Such materials can be then be applied by soundproofing walls, windows, ceiling and more in your home. If you live in a noisy environment are you sure you want to be bombarded by harmful noise pollution?

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