It often happens that some annoying melody will get stuck in your head. She spins there all day and bothers us a lot. And, as a rule, this is not the song that we love. For such a phenomenon, even a name has been invented - "earworm". However, there are some pretty effective ways to get rid of this.
Instructions
Step 1
Scientists managed to find out that solving some logical tasks helps to distract from the obsessive melody in the head. For example, crosswords or anagrams. They should not be too light for the brain to work actively, but also too complex, because if you overload your head, the "earworm" will definitely return. It is necessary that everything works out, but at the same time it is interesting. Research has shown that Sudoku puzzles and five-letter anagrams are the best help.
Step 2
If you are not a fan of anagrams and crosswords, a good book will help you get rid of the obsessive melody in your head. Of course, it can be of any author, genre. The only thing that matters in this case is that the book should be really interesting to you. Otherwise, the eyes will run along the lines, and in the head there will be that sticky melody.
Step 3
You need to know the "enemy" by sight. True, unfortunately, no Russian studies on sticky melodies have been carried out, but in the West, scientists have compiled their hit parade. In the list of authors of "earworms" the first places are occupied, for example, by The Beatles, Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Rihanna, ABBA. If you don't like a performer, but at the same time you notice that his melodies are stuck in your head, try to avoid them. Just create your own track list instead of listening to the radio or watching music TV channels.
Step 4
It is noticed that most often songs are spinning in my head, of which we know only a fragment. Therefore, another way to chase away the annoying "earworm" is to listen to the song thoroughly several times and learn it completely. Then the brain will stop reminding you of unfinished business.
Step 5
According to scientists, obsessive melodies in the head are most often a sign of neurosis. So this is a signal to think about and, perhaps, change your lifestyle, be less nervous, get enough sleep, relax more in nature and find harmony with yourself.
