The absence of noise can boost the brain and its/your* creativity, it allows us to feel “present” and gives us space to think, it is a key to unlocking new ways of thinking. Even without the stimulus of sound our brains remain active and dynamics. In conversation or debate, it is easy to forget the power of silence, but staying quiet can be a very effective tool, and it is an option that we all have at our disposal. By pausing, you can speak more calmly and wisely: The silence can be the space between the futile feeling explosion and a weighted response. It also shows confidence in an* argument: “Nothing strengthens more the authority than the silence”, said Leonardo da Vinci. A study published in Heart magazine found that two minutes of silence can be even more calming* than listening to “relaxing” music.