Getting back into the grind of college can take a few days if not weeks. The most necessary back to school item is ASMR. ASMR is an emotional or physical reaction of relaxation from gentle sounds that may cause tingles down the neck or back. With the stress of classes taking off, getting involved on campus, and having a job, it’s crucial to stay on top of your self-care.
ASMR stands for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response. ASMR can be helpful for self care in many ways, such as calming feelings of anxiety or stress and helping when you have trouble sleeping. With different media platforms, types and artists, everyone is able to find exactly what works for them and their needs.
Youtube is a great outlet for watching or listening to ASMR. It can take your mind from what’s on your plate to a relaxing state of mind. Not everyone is a fan of ASMR, but it can be a great way to get to sleep at night or sneak in some naps between classes. It took me about three months to have ASMR go from creepy and awkward to relaxing and helpful. Nowadays, there are very few days where I do not listen to ASMR at least once a day. ASMR writers highly recommend viewing Ting Ting, Sophie Michelle and Gibi.
The hair play, tapping and mic brushing can instantly knock me out or even just calm me down after feeling overwhelmed from the day. Other media platforms that are great for listening to ASMR are Spotify, Pandora or Twitch as most artists have channels on these sites. Youtube is the best because it can open you up to new artists and videos with the suggestion boxes on the side bar.
ASMR has a variety of options for figuring what calms you. Some of the most popular kinds are tapping, mic brushing and whispering. For myself, I personally like the hair play or brushing videos, mic brushing and face brushing videos. These videos are usually able to put me asleep in about a half hour. The best way to figure out what works for you is to try them all.
Trying new artists with the same type of ASMR can make such a large difference. Each artist differs in how slow, fast, loud or soft they can be. Watch a few and see what works for you. ASMR can even be used to stay focused. Most people don’t use ASMR for focusing, but in the past year, I have used ASMR to help create a soft background for focusing on school work or even keeping me calm while doing stressful or frustrating work. When working, I listen to soft spoken, mic brushing or face touching. ASMR helps me relax when reading or doing the dreadful math homework.
Although ASMR can help with stress and sleep, it is not a substitute for actual help if need be. ASMR is designed simply to help with small increments of stress and the inability to sleep. ASMR is an easy way of escaping from the demands of being a college student. If you have never listened to ASMR, I highly recommend you do, even if it seems weird at first. Many don’t believe or are surprised at the difference that it can make towards helping you unwind and falling asleep.