Wellness in the Workplace: Can Listening to Audiobooks & ASMR Content Help?
Audiobooks and ASMR content have become incredibly popular in recent times, with a massive variety of content now available.
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While they're both great for helping us to unwind after a long day, an increasingly large number of people are choosing to plug in while working. In fact, we recently carried out a survey* that revealed 7% of people listen to ASMR content and 13% to audiobooks while working. Is this new workplace habit here to stay? It certainly seems so, and there are a number of reasons why that's a positive thing.
Whether you're listening to garden sounds or the latest crime thriller, here are the benefits of ASMR content and audiobooks in both the workplace and elsewhere.
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If you're looking for the ultimate ASMR or audiobook experience, you'll probably want to consider upgrading to noise-cancelling headphones. The market for these types of headphones is expected to see solid growth over the next five years; perhaps in some part thanks to the rise of ASMR content and audiobooks. There are now two different types of noise-cancelling headphones and earphones available; passive, which drown out external sounds, and active, which use sound-matching technology to actually erase those external sounds, such as the S500W true wireless earbuds that feature high-performance dual hybrid noise cancelling.
Listening to either audiobooks and ASMR content whilst working can have a range of potential benefits. From physical wellbeing to boosting productivity, an increasing number of people are using both types of content to their advantage. Why not give it a go and see if it works for you? Just don't forget your headphones for maximum immersion!
* Survey of 2000 Employed UK Adults, carried out in March 2020 by Panasonic UK