For me, silence gives my mind room to breathe. Between my job, my kids, and just the general noise of life, my brain is constantly going. So, for me, stealing a few moments of quiet, whether it's early in the morning with my coffee or in the car before I go inside, isn't about being alone with my thoughts. It's about giving my mind a chance to catch up and quiet down. It's how I press the mute button on the chaos so I can actually hear myself again. Without it, I'd just be constantly reacting instead of actually living.
Silence helps me reduce stress because during this period, I spend less energy, and I'm more focused. I combine staying silent with relaxation techniques like taking deep breaths or just a simple reflection on my day's activities. It helps me put my mind in a calm state, and this takes away a lot of stress.