Why high achievers struggle to focus

Why high achievers struggle to focus

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Beyond the screens: Regulating your emotions when the world feels heavy

577. You know doomscrolling is bad for you. You do it anyway. And if you're honest — in the moment, it kind of feels like it's helping. Today Dr. Judy Ho explains why that feeling is real, why it's also making everything worse, and three genuinely practical ways to interrupt the ...  Show more

Brain rot is real. What scrolling is actually doing to your brain

576. You pick up your phone to check one thing and 45 minutes disappear. You try to read a book and can't get through a page. You sit in a meeting and your mind keeps reaching for something it can't name. Brain rot isn't just a meme — it's Oxford's 2024 Word of the Year and a now ...  Show more

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