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💭 Why ASMR is so satisfying — and good for our brains!

Monday 9/2: Sponsored by NativePath and Cornbread Hemp - Discover ASMR, potential impacts of it, video

Monday

"Change may be scary, but I have the knowledge and tools to adapt."

Welcome to Monday! Today, we're chatting about:

  • What exactly is ASMR?

  • How ASMR can affect our minds and bodies

  • How to avoid feeling drained this summer

  • Super satisfying sounds to start your day

  • Get the sleep you deserve

True or False?

Sound moves faster through water.

Scroll for the answer!

What Exactly Is ASMR?

You may have come across videos on social media of people doing totally normal tasks while making oddly satisfying tapping noises or other sounds. These videos may be a few seconds to a minute — or over an hour long.

You can’t explain it, but for some reason, the noise seems to tickle your brain.

Known as autonomous sensory meridian response, or ASMR, this is a widely-recognized sensation that can actually cause tingles on the back of our heads and spine.

Some different kinds of popular ASMR include:

  • Whispering or breathing

  • Tapping

  • Crinkling paper or plastic

  • Typing or clicking keys

  • And more

The Impacts of ASMR on Our Minds and Bodies

ASMR isn’t just something satisfying to listen to and watch — it can have positive impacts on our well-being!

Some of the many ways listening to ASMR audio can benefit our minds and bodies include:

  • Boost mood: ASMR seems to improve our mood!

  • Relaxation: Research has shown that ASMR can help our minds relax.

  • Focus: Studies have shown that listening to ASMR can actually help boost our attention to tasks.

  • Slowing down: Listening to this kind of audio can physically slow our heart rates and breathing, similar to what’s seen in mindfulness practices like meditation and yoga!

  • Ease pain: Early studies have indicated that listening to ASMR may help ease chronic pain — however, more research is needed to understand the true effects.

While many people find ASMR extremely satisfying, others with sensitivities to sound may feel overstimulated or simply not enjoy it.

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What We’re Watching: A Relaxing ASMR Video

ASMR has become increasingly popular in recent years. Some people incorporate small snippets of it in their vlogs, while others create hours-long videos dedicated just to making interesting noises next to a microphone.

Whether you’re new to the world of ASMR or it’s something you frequently enjoy, we’ve found a brain-tickling video that we’ve loved to watch.

We’ve been loving the different variety of sounds Coromo Sara makes in an ASMR video, from rubbing plastic spoons across a microphone to slowly going through steps to remove makeup. We’ve found the video incredibly satisfying and relaxing.

Listening to even a few minutes of ASMR is a great way to press pause and practice some self-care.

Check out the ASMR video here for some brain tingles!

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Parting Thoughts

  • ✅ True or False: True, sound does move faster through water! Because water molecules are packed tightly, sound can actually move around 4x faster through water than air!

  • 🙋🏼‍♀️ Snapshot Of The Day: We'd love to see moments from our readers lives that they are proud of! If you recently accomplished an achievement, experienced a joyful moment, or are proud of a picture you have taken, be sure to capture it on camera and send it to us for a chance to be featured next week! 

  • 💭 Final Self-Care Thoughts for Today: Whether it’s ASMR, a podcast, or your favorite music, listen to something you love today!

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