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Why Closing Your Eyes to Music Heals Your Exhausted Nervous System | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the profound biological and emotional benefits of closing your eyes while listening to music. This practice is designed for anyone suffering from digital eye strain, chronic stress, or nervous system overload caused by constant visual input from screens, social media, and high-pressure work environments. By voluntarily shutting out approximately eighty percent of sensory data, you allow your brain to reduce cognitive load, shifting from a state of high-alert sympathetic activation to a restorative parasympathetic state. This…
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