you're not running late (rerelease)
You haven't peaked. You haven't plateaued. You aren't "cooked" or "spent" or "done". You may actually be suffering from something called "hurry sickness" and it can be managed with some conscious effo...
14 Dec 20258min
the end result of chronic stress (re-release)
Originally posted on day 1375Stage 1 – HoneymoonInitial commitment and excitement to engage in tasks. For example, when you first start your journey in a new activism group.Stage 2 – Onset of stressCo...
13 Dec 20258min
1638 || breaking up with your phone
Instead of trying to get rid of dopamine, focus on stepping away from habits and behaviors that no longer serve you.Read the Harvard Article on Dopamine Fasting here. Read the Cleveland Clinic's: Dopa...
12 Dec 20258min
1637 || how to stop scrolling so damn much
How to stop scrolling. Start from where you are. Recognize what is a systemic issue. Practice "deciding" with intention when scrolling. Practice staying focused and catching yourself when you get dist...
11 Dec 20259min
1636 || dopamine detoxes are useless
Why would you want to disconnect from your joy, when trying to restore your sense of joy?You can't go on a T-break for pleasure. Instead, focus on the modifying the way you get your pleasure, instead ...
10 Dec 202510min
1635 || it really is these damn phones
I've been working on my relationship with my phone, on and off, for years. Sometimes, I use it as a tool. Sometimes, it feels like it's using me as a tool. Genuine + deeply rooted ad fatigue, traumati...
9 Dec 20259min
1634 || when nothing sounds fun anymore
People associate the feeling of feeling the most alive when they’re laughing and playing and goofing off. People feel the most connected with their purpose and life and future and desire to make the w...
8 Dec 20259min
1633 || analyzing the fun out of it
I overthink things that don't require second thought. I suck the fun out of joyful activities by worrying about doing it "correctly" or "perfectly" or performing "well enough to not embarrass myself" ...
7 Dec 20258min
