Suggestion: Just put on some ambient noise and do nothing for 5 minutes

This post is part of Hard Refresh, a soothing weekly column where we try to cleanse your brain of whatever terrible thing you just witnessed on Twitter.

The internet’s deep well of ambient noise websites are usually touted as productivity hacks — as in, “listening to soft rain sounds while you sit at your desk will help you work faster.” 

That might be true (in fact, it probably is), but I don’t really care. In my opinion, ambient noise shouldn’t be relegated to the background. It should be the main attraction.

If you really want a break from the online trash compactor, but have exhausted our global supply of hot knife ASMR videos, here’s your next move: put on some ambient noise, set a timer for five (5) minutes, and then do absolutely nothing. I’m talking eyes shut. Headphones in. Aware, for the first time in weeks, of your own breathing. That kind of shit. Read more…

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