The Sounds of Your Neighborhood

Engaging your senses has a profound effect on your wellbeing.
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The Sounds of Your Neighborhood

Discover a simple way to feel present again.
2 min read

Taking time to notice what your neighborhood sounds like can be a great low-barrier way to have a mindful moment. A simple exercise is to find a quiet spot in your home, close your eyes and begin to take note of all the different sounds you hear.

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You may at first notice the obvious, like the birds chirping. But that will soon transition to the low-level rumble of traffic off in the distance (if you're in the city) or the sound of an airplane flying overhead.

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Give yourself a minute to identify 5 sounds, and pay attention to them. Your mind may wander from what you hear, but try to bring it back to simply appreciating what you are hearing. This simple practice can feel incredibly grounding, and help connect you to your neighborhood in a deeper way.

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Engaging your senses has a profound effect on your wellbeing.

Keep in mind that the time of day you choose to do this exercise will give you access to different feelings or experiences.

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Some neighborhoods can be quite chaotic and noisy. Paying attention to what is contributing to the background of your life can be helpful for managing external sources of anxiety. Using noise-cancelling headphones, or decibel reducing ear plugs can help reduce the overall soundscape to something more manageable.

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You may live in a generally quiet neighborhood, like a suburb where the most you’d hear would be lawnmowers and the odd power-tool. This is a gift, often not found in busy cities. But wherever you live, taking time to be intentionally present is important and helps improve your quality of life.

Taking time to notice what your neighborhood sounds like can be a great low-barrier way to have a mindful moment. A simple exercise is to find a quiet spot in your home, close your eyes and begin to take note of all the different sounds you hear.

‍

You may at first notice the obvious, like the birds chirping. But that will soon transition to the low-level rumble of traffic off in the distance (if you're in the city) or the sound of an airplane flying overhead.

‍

Give yourself a minute to identify 5 sounds, and pay attention to them. Your mind may wander from what you hear, but try to bring it back to simply appreciating what you are hearing. This simple practice can feel incredibly grounding, and help connect you to your neighborhood in a deeper way.

Keep in mind that the time of day you choose to do this exercise will give you access to different feelings or experiences.

‍

Some neighborhoods can be quite chaotic and noisy. Paying attention to what is contributing to the background of your life can be helpful for managing external sources of anxiety. Using noise-cancelling headphones, or decibel reducing ear plugs can help reduce the overall soundscape to something more manageable.

‍

You may live in a generally quiet neighborhood, like a suburb where the most you’d hear would be lawnmowers and the odd power-tool. This is a gift, often not found in busy cities. But wherever you live, taking time to be intentionally present is important and helps improve your quality of life.

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