It was a random Tuesday. I was mentally drained, even though I hadn’t really done much. My phone had been buzzing all day, and somehow, I’d spent more time switching tabs than actually doing anything.
I needed a break. Not just rest, but something deeper. So, I did something weird.
I turned everything off. Phone on airplane mode. No music. No YouTube. Just… quiet.
For the first few minutes, it felt awkward. I sat on my bed, looking around like I forgot what I came in for. My brain kept saying, “Check your messages” or “Maybe just one video.” But I stayed still.
The Noise We Don’t Notice
We’re so used to background noise — apps, people, plans, pressure — that silence can feel uncomfortable at first. But once you sit with it, you notice things. Like your own thoughts. Your breath. That tiny feeling under the noise that says, “Hey, slow down.”
What Silence Gave Me
- I stopped reacting to every little thing
- My mind felt less foggy, less cluttered
- I remembered something I forgot I loved — just thinking for no reason
That 20 minutes of silence didn’t fix my life. But it gave me space. And honestly, that felt like progress.
Try This (Even If It Feels Odd)
If you’re always “on” — replying, watching, scrolling — then your brain probably needs a breather too. Try this:
- Set a 10-minute timer — and just sit. That’s it. No expectations.
- Go outside without earbuds — let the silence hit you
- Leave a window open at night — and just listen
Will it feel weird? Yeah, probably. But weird is okay. Stillness is where your real thoughts live — the ones buried under replies and reels.
A Final Thought
You don’t need to meditate or master mindfulness. Just be quiet with yourself sometimes. That silence? It’s not empty. It’s you, finally breathing without interruption.
Start with 5 minutes. Let it be awkward. Let it be real. That’s the point.
