The Glories of Soft Whispers
*Read the following in a Whispered Voice*
Yes, I know the memes and the jokes surrounding ASMR, but the effectiveness cannot be overstated. Don't knock it until you try it. In this day and age of massive stress, we need as much relaxation techniques and content as we can get that's free and accessible.
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Do not watch the ASMR videos involving eating, tapping, clicking, fluttering or sudden noises. This is key: You want a video with a person speaking throughout most of the video, and not one that is mostly background noises. You want the person to be speaking in a kind, inviting, and stable manner with no quick changes in the speed or pitch of their voice. You do not want sudden jumps in volume or anything that can turn your alertness back on. Avoid surprises, camera changes or anything that can be remotely considered a threat or attention grabber. You want to get lost in the safety and trust of the individual in a static environment. You want to simulate the feeling of a mother reading a bedtime story to her child and doing so in a way that puts the child softly to sleep.
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Some of the best female YouTubers that produce ASMR content:
Whispers Red ASMR: https://www.youtube.com/c/WhispersRedASMR
Gentle Whispering ASMR: https://www.youtube.com/c/GentleWhisperingASMR
Moonlight Cottage ASMR: https://www.youtube.com/@MoonlightCottageASMR
Jeannie B ASMR: https://www.youtube.com/@JeannieBASMR
Gibi ASMR: https://www.youtube.com/@GibiASMR
Blue Whisper: https://www.youtube.com/@BluewhisperForest
Some of the best male YouTubers that produce ASMR content:
Fred's Voice: https://www.youtube.com/@FredsVoice
Whispering Gentleman ASMR: https://www.youtube.com/@WhisperingGentlemanASMR
Lloyd's ASMR: https://www.youtube.com/@LLOYDSASMR
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You will find their content both professional and effective in helping you to relax. Go into it letting go of any tension you may be holding in your body and let your body feel "heavy." Close your eyes and clear your thoughts. Just let go and be in the moment. You may fall asleep faster than you realize!