I learned a long time ago that I need some sort of stimulation at all times.

First, let me explain my brain a little.

I must multitask if I want to focus on something I need to learn or understand. For example, when I am working on the information in my class required reading, I will crochet while an AI voice reads the information to me. I follow it with my eyes and absorb the information while my hands are busy.

I could read the text multiple times without doing anything else or any other stimulation and I would not understand the information. If I listen to it and process what I am hearing while physically doing something else, I retain 98% of what was said. It is more effective than simply taking notes.

Music, while I work on my business, writing, or taking a test, helps me focus on the work in front of me.

That outside stimulus helps me pay attention to what I am doing. I can hyperfocus on the work I am doing. Silence causes my brain to be distracted.

I learned I need multiple forms of stimuli at all times to effectively learn, comprehend, and implement all things in my life.

To answer the prompt…

Silence bores the heck out of me! I need background noise at all times or else I am at a loss. There may or may not be a good reason for this need but it is a need.

The sounds of silence are a nightmare!