A Moment Of Peace
It really worked for me.
Forget the typical spa soundtracks, like rainstorms and crashing waves.
Here, experts dive into the science of bird sounds and I try it out for myself.
Why Are Bird Sounds So Relaxing?
A birds song is also a welcome relief when youve beenstressing at work or staring at a screenall day.
As a bonus, bird songs can also distract you from negative thoughts cycles, saysDr.
Carla Marie Manly, a clinical psychologist and author ofJoy from Fear.
Its pretty tough to feel down when you hear arobin singor amourning dove coo.
It might also feel right to listen on your lunch break for a quick reset.
Take a few minutes, close your eyes, and let the birds do their thing, Torn says.
To take it a step further, try getting outside to listen to real bird songs.
According to Manly, listening to bird noises in the evening is also an ideal way to wind down.
Like @whitneylvo on TikTok, I found that the sound of birds instantly does something to my brain.
As an east coast girl,robins, doves, and seagulls really do it for me.
The moment I hit play, I feel a wave of nostalgia, happiness, and relaxation take over.
Once again, it seems like TikTok is onto something.
Stobbe, E. (2022).Birdsongs alleviate anxiety and paranoia in healthy participants.Sci Rep.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-20841-0.
