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So I recently blew out my left eardrum (don’t ask how, it’s tragic), and the doc told me to avoid all earphones or music for at least 3 months. I thought, “Okay, I’ll live.” But then something wild happened…
Week 1: Verbal Upgrade
One week in, I noticed I wasn’t stumbling over my words anymore. Like, suddenly, I wasn’t that awkward guy who couldn’t think of what to say. IRL convos? Smooth as butter. (No, not talking about typing posts on here, everyone.)
Week 2: Going Outside Voluntarily?
By the second week, I wanted to go out more. (Yeah, I was shocked too.) And it wasn’t just that—I started moving differently. Like, my body language was on point, as if I knew what I was doing for once. Didn’t even take up a new hobby—just stopped blasting music 24/7.
Week 4: Anxiety? Never Met Him
One month in, and my anxiety had hit an all-time low. It’s like when you face your problems instead of drowning them in music, your brain decides, “Okay, we got this.” Not only that, but I started owning up to things—taking responsibility instead of playing victim. (Crazy, right? Actually being an adult for once.)
Month 2: Welcome to the Masculinity Show
Fast forward to two months, and I’m basically oozing masculine energy. I had this sexy smirk going on 24/7, girls started laughing at my jokes, and my confidence was off the charts. I swear, I was like a walking alpha movie character. All because I stopped tuning into my Spotify like it was a life support system.
The Crash: Music’s Addictive Comeback
So, last week, the doc says my ears are good to go, and I’m like, “Cool, time to blast my tunes again.” Big mistake. Within one week of listening to music again, I started feeling like a kid, playing victim, not taking responsibility, and stumbling over my words. All because I listened to music. FOR. A. WEEK. It’s addictive, like straight-up brain candy.
The Connection?
Ever notice how some people are always blasting music? I think it plays like a 70% role in making them less socially confident. I’m not even talking about looks here—those obviously play a huge role in confidence—but this advice is for those who feel a bit off socially. Try cutting out music for a week—seriously, it worked for me. Maybe it’ll work for you too.
Week 1: Verbal Upgrade
One week in, I noticed I wasn’t stumbling over my words anymore. Like, suddenly, I wasn’t that awkward guy who couldn’t think of what to say. IRL convos? Smooth as butter. (No, not talking about typing posts on here, everyone.)
Week 2: Going Outside Voluntarily?
By the second week, I wanted to go out more. (Yeah, I was shocked too.) And it wasn’t just that—I started moving differently. Like, my body language was on point, as if I knew what I was doing for once. Didn’t even take up a new hobby—just stopped blasting music 24/7.
Week 4: Anxiety? Never Met Him
One month in, and my anxiety had hit an all-time low. It’s like when you face your problems instead of drowning them in music, your brain decides, “Okay, we got this.” Not only that, but I started owning up to things—taking responsibility instead of playing victim. (Crazy, right? Actually being an adult for once.)
Month 2: Welcome to the Masculinity Show
Fast forward to two months, and I’m basically oozing masculine energy. I had this sexy smirk going on 24/7, girls started laughing at my jokes, and my confidence was off the charts. I swear, I was like a walking alpha movie character. All because I stopped tuning into my Spotify like it was a life support system.
The Crash: Music’s Addictive Comeback
So, last week, the doc says my ears are good to go, and I’m like, “Cool, time to blast my tunes again.” Big mistake. Within one week of listening to music again, I started feeling like a kid, playing victim, not taking responsibility, and stumbling over my words. All because I listened to music. FOR. A. WEEK. It’s addictive, like straight-up brain candy.
The Connection?
Ever notice how some people are always blasting music? I think it plays like a 70% role in making them less socially confident. I’m not even talking about looks here—those obviously play a huge role in confidence—but this advice is for those who feel a bit off socially. Try cutting out music for a week—seriously, it worked for me. Maybe it’ll work for you too.
