With a non-stop stream of COVID-19 news alerts coming through over every device, it’s easy to feel anxious and overwhelmed. Added to this is the national 21-day lockdown period that has been extended for two extra weeks by President Cyril Ramaphosa. So what can we do to help calm our minds so we can get on with life? Whether you struggle to fall asleep at night or you need to focus on a certain task, these soothing YouTube videos will help you relax.
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1. To Help You Focus
Meditation Music for Positive Energy, Concentration & Focus
Ambient Study Music To Concentrate – Improve your Focus and Concentration
Music for Concentration and Focus, Binaural Beats Study Music for Work and Studying
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2. To Help You Sleep
Struggling to fall asleep at night? There’s nothing like the sound of rain and a crackling fire to soothe the soul. This YouTube video will help you relax and drift off to sleep.
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3. For Relaxation and Meditation…
Undistracted Positive Focus Music
This video even reminds you to breathe, making it the perfect clip to play whilst practising meditation and mindfulness.
Study Music, Concentration, Focus, Meditation, Work Music, Relaxing Music
Sounds of nature and birds singing
Be transported to a lush, evergreen forest with the sounds of birds chirping near a stream.
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4. For A Touch Of Escapism…
Fireplace Sounds – Medieval Tavern – Inn Ambience
Swamp Sounds at Night – Frogs, Crickets, Light Rain, Forest Nature Sounds
Frogs, crickets, and other night-time creatures sing a chorus of soothing sounds.
Compiled by Food and Decor Editor, Claire Badenhorst
