Session : EDMR with 528Hz Harmonics

Psychotherapy session :
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing
With 528 Hz Harmonics

My latest psychotherapy fad : EMDR.  Enjoying the 528Hz Harmonics too. 
Video by youtube user : isochronicalpha

Ear Defenders and Noise Pollution

Ear Defenders are a must (in my opinion) for the modern person looking for serenity
Especially if you are surrounded by noise pollution or want to get away from noise

Positives about Ear Defenders :
Instantly 'escape' (to a degree) noise pollution around you
Use them to reduce noisy neighbours, on public transport, anywhere you want 'audio peace'
They have many price ranges but the cheap ones are very cheap !
Also I find I can squeeze my small in-ear headphones underneath so that I can listen to audio of my choice. 

Negatives about Ear Defenders :
They can be uncomfy over a period of time (weight on the head etc)
My set does not stop all noise (but does well with impact noise and greatly reduces annoying sounds)
Perhaps they are designed not to stop all noise due to safety concerns
My fullset size are a bit bulky. For instance can't sleep with them on.

Overall, I think a set of Ear Defenders is a quality of life investment for anyone.

Amazon USA search 'ear defender' : link

Amazon UK search 'ear defender' : link

The most relaxing song ever ?

There was an article published recently that had a 'Top 10' list of the most relaxing songs. I don't know about the list  (some I found a bit 'over-stimulating') but I do agree that music can play a role in relaxation. Obviously the genre of 'Ambient' music is a good place to look.

Here is the 'most relaxing' song according to the list :  Weightless by Marconi Union



Links :
Youtube search ; Ambient Music
Daily Mail article
Huffington Post article
My random suggestion : William Orbit (youtube)

Compartmentalize

It would seem it is important to 'compartmentalize' your thoughts so that you are not dragged down by something that worries you. It's important to know that even during a stressful time you can find other things to absorb yourself in that are enjoyable. Probably everyone has stressful things to deal with and it's probably best to get some 'good timnes' during these stressful times. Practice makes better.

Be miserable on a comfy mattress

Inside of a IKEA Hovag mattress

If you are miserable, at least have a comfy mattress. Humans probably spend around 7-9 hours a day in bed. Whatever you save on, don't scrimp on a mattress. A good mattress means you can at least lie in comfort. I wouldn't say you need to buy top of the range (though perhaps it's worth considering) but it's unlikely a 'cheap' mattress is what you deserve. Probably around the mid-range would be a good starting point.

 I bought an IKEA Hovag pocket-sprung mattress. This is regarded a 'mid-range' at a decent price. I bought the 'firm' and will use a memory foam mattress topper for 'padding'. My old mattress was cheap and I had a back injury 6 years ago which never healed on my old (open coil) mattress but now has healed within a week on the new Hovag. Personally I would suggest a luxury pocket sprung mattress but there are a few types of mattresses, with memory foam seeming to be the most popular now. I am no mattress expert though.

So, if you are miserable, depressed, at least make sure you have a luxury mattress to lie on. You deserve it.