Mindful Listening Practice

Enhance your auditory focus and appreciate the nuances of sound with this daily exercise.

Protocol Steps:

  1. Find a quiet place where you won't be disturbed for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Sit comfortably with your eyes closed or softly gazing downwards.
  3. Bring your attention to the sounds around you. Don't label or judge them, simply notice them.
  4. Focus on the most distant sounds you can hear. Listen intently for a minute.
  5. Shift your focus to sounds closer to you, perhaps within the room. Listen for a minute.
  6. Finally, focus on the sounds closest to you, perhaps your own breathing or the sound of your body. Listen for a minute.
  7. Expand your awareness to encompass all sounds simultaneously, near and far, loud and soft.
  8. Practice daily, gradually increasing the duration if desired.

Why It Works:

This practice trains your brain to pay closer attention to auditory details and improves your ability to filter and focus on specific sounds. It enhances auditory awareness and can reduce the perception of tinnitus by shifting focus.

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