Good Things About Silence

Decreases stress

Helps us relax

Lowers blood cortisol levels

Lowers adrenaline

Releases tension

Helps us heal faster

Can help us concentrate

Helps us think clearly

Leads to better decision making

Creates new cells in hippocampus

Improves learning

Helps remembering

Helps us manage our emotions

Can help us hear and listen better

Can help us hear tiny sounds in nature

Aids reflection

Can improve creativity

Can help us be more productive

Helps our mind make new connections

Not So Good Things About Silence

Silence as punishment, solitary confinement

Ignoring or being ignored

Not replying to messages or your messages not being replied to

Not changing the topic if there is gossip

Not speaking up for those in need

Not speaking up for animals

Not speaking up for people who have been silenced or are suffering or struggling

If we are silent when we ourselves are in distress