In today’s hyperconnected world, silence and moments of quiet have become rare and precious commodities. From the moment we wake up to the instant we close our eyes, most of us are inundated by a barrage of notifications, alerts, and the endless scroll of social media. It’s not just a matter of convenience or novelty anymore—fixation on screens has become a habit, a necessity, an addiction as many users freely admit. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] But rarely do we ask ourselves: at what cost? Constant engagement not only drains our time, but also robs us of something far more important: peace of mind. Silence is as critical to mental health as vitamins are to physical well–being.