What are binaural beats?

Binaural beats are an auditory illusion, a form of cognitive entrainment that operates through stimulating neuronal phase locking. They are created by playing two frequencies into the left and right channels of the headphones which are only a few kilohertz in difference. This stimulates various brainwave states, Alpha, Delta, Beta, Theta, or Gamma waves, and encourages brain entrainment. When you listen to binaural beats, your brain activity matches the frequency set by the frequency of the beat.

Why are binaural beats useful?

You can use binaural beats to entrain your brain to reach a certain type of mental state. The effect of brain entrainment on the end-user can change the way we feel depending on which brainwaves we are accessing:

• Increased attention (gamma and beta waves)

• Healthy sleep (theta and delta waves)

• Reduced stress and anxiety (alpha waves)

• Improved memory (gamma and beta waves)

• Enhanced meditation (alpha waves)

• Mood boost (gamma and beta waves)
  

What are positive affirmations?

Affirmations are positive phrases or statements used to challenge undesirable, negative or unnecessary thoughts. There are empirical studies based on the idea that we can maintain our sense of self-integrity by telling ourselves what we believe in positive ways. Positive affirmations can be described as positive phrases or statements that we repeat to ourselves. Often these are used to manifest goals, or experiences we desire. Neuroplasticity research shows us that by focusing on something, we strengthen those regions of the brain and make them stronger.

Why do I need positive affirmations?

The effect of positive affirmations on the end user are varied:

• Raising confidence

• Controlling negative feelings such as frustration, anger, or impatience.

• Improving self-esteem.

• Finishing projects.

• Improving your productivity.

• Overcoming bad habits.