TUNE IN TO ASMR

This stands for autonomous sensory meridian response, the de-stressing sensation when listening to sounds such as whispering, a cat purring or even pimples being popped. The theory behind this is the release of feel-good chemicals – endorphins, dopamine, oxytocin and serotonin – which aid relaxation. ‘ASMR is helpful at bringing comfort, peace and calmness to busy brains,’ says Dr Craig Richard, founder of ASMR University. Find videos on Youtube or podcasts at asmruniversity.com.