decrease yourscreen time...touch grass
A simple wellness reminder encouraging reduced screen time and increased outdoor activity to combat excessive social media consumption.
Mental Health
The Ideal Candidate Will Be Punched In the Stomach
A person takes a seemingly lucrative job where they get punched in the stomach daily, leading to physical and emotional deterioration until they finally quit after 9 months of abuse, revealing deeper insights about toxic work environments and career choices.
Finding Flow: Escaping Digital Distractions Through Deep Work and Slow Living
An exploration of focus, flow states, and digital distractions in modern life, drawing parallels between behavioral conditioning and social media's impact on attention. The text discusses practical strategies for maintaining focus, achieving flow states, and embracing slow living while highlighting the importance of environment, breaks, and disconnection from technology.
Ketamine for Depression: How It Works
Ketamine treatment offers a promising alternative for depression by targeting different brain systems than standard antidepressants and promoting neural regrowth. Yale experts explain that ketamine's rapid effects on neuroplasticity may create opportunities for enhanced therapeutic outcomes, particularly when combined with psychotherapy.
How to Avoid News Burnout and Outrage Fatigue
A discussion between Rachel Feltman and Tanya Lewis explores 'outrage fatigue', a phenomenon where constant exposure to moral transgressions leads to emotional numbness and disengagement. Research shows that while outrage can help identify problems, excessive exposure through social media can lead to withdrawal from public discourse and increased spread of misinformation.