How often does something pull your attention away from the present? Whether getting lost in thought or scrolling through our phones, distractions define our lives more than our intentions. None of us is immune to the plethora of attention-sucking stimuli in our lives, but we all have the tools necessary to gain some of our agency back. Remember the Pixar movie WALL-E, where the people were sitting in their floaty chairs, utterly unaware of their surroundings? At one point, WALL-E accidentally bumps into one of the floaty chair people and inadvertently makes her aware of reality. Out from behind her screen, seemingly obvious truths became revelations. "I didn't know we…
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Navigating The Media With A Tender Heart
Staying up to date with media has its place. But there is such a thing as over-saturation that can inadvertently offer diminishing returns to our wellbeing.
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The Benefits Of Boredom In An Era of Digital Distraction
Nobody enjoys being uncomfortable. In fact, we avoid it even if it can benefit us in the long run. Exercise, digital detox, going to bed early. None of that feels 'fun' but the discomfort can actually work in your favor.
