From d553c87c8742031abf3f58514dc110fc7582fb83 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Aravind Balla Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2023 19:21:21 +0530 Subject: [PATCH] vault backup: 2023-08-21 19:21:21 --- ... feeds are robbing the joy of your life.md | 37 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 37 insertions(+) create mode 100644 content/memos/Infinite feeds are robbing the joy of your life.md diff --git a/content/memos/Infinite feeds are robbing the joy of your life.md b/content/memos/Infinite feeds are robbing the joy of your life.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b601408 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/memos/Infinite feeds are robbing the joy of your life.md @@ -0,0 +1,37 @@ +--- +title: Infinite feeds are robbing the joy of your life +date: '2023-08-21' +type: 'Memo' +description: 'You get to switch contexts at an enormous pace and your brain gets hooked. Now, it always wants it, and we are doomed.' +--- + +You get to switch contexts at an enormous pace and your brain gets hooked. Now, it always wants it, and we’re doomed! + +*But life happens in a slow pace.* + +It takes time for a flower to blossom. + +It takes time to brew coffee. + +It takes time to finish a book. + +It takes time enjoy your meal. + +What do we do when life is happening? + +Pull out our phones and get back the dopamine kicking feeds. Insta & Twitter + +I find myself guilty of - closing the app and opening it again immediately, *unconsciously*. + +Happens to you too? Why are our brains wired like this? - Because we aren’t taking control + +What can we do? + +- Be okay with missing out +- Embrace long form content like books, podcasts etc +- Set your intentions with Social Media +- Use Lists instead of Twitter's default feed + +An excellent summary of Digital minimalism by the man himself, Cal Newport. No wonder why he isn't on social media. + +[YouTube - Digital Minimalism with Cal Newport](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsGKzjyj_6Q) \ No newline at end of file