In life, we have goals: get physically fit, declutter and organize our home, learn a new language, meditate regularly. But these feel like mountains to climb because time and commitment are required. And that’s where procrastination hits us. Going to the gym makes us uncomfortable, so we look at Instagram instead. “Declutter the whole house?…
With some reluctance, I log in and look at the daily screen time for my smartphone. It tallies up the numbers and reveals 5.5 hours a day. I start to feel guilty and resentful. What else could I be doing with all that time? Those 5.5 hours add up to ~2,000 hours or 83 days…
YouTube is one of my favorite websites, but it’s also my favorite way to put off important tasks. I feel disappointed after YouTube binging because I have other things I need to do. We have many choices for our “content diet” in this digital era, but my diet has too much YouTube. How do I…
As an experienced meditator, I encounter misleading notions surrounding the topic often. Meditation is accessible to everyone and easy to do. Here are five meditation myths: Myth #1: The goal of meditation is to stop thinking. I believe this myth is the most widespread misunderstanding. It’s an impossible task to stop thinking. Even the most experienced…
I started meditation 15 years ago, and it’s my go-to for reducing stress. More scientific studies support this practice as a legitimate tool for our health. Meditation helps lower blood pressure, improves attention span, reduces anxiety, and may aid with age-related memory loss (1). Every person we see has an endless internal dialogue playing in…
Sometimes I’m dazed after using my smartphone for too long. I switch between YouTube and other apps in an endless loop. My head starts to hurt. I feel like an addict. What’s happening? Why do I feel so drawn to this miniature computer? Dopamine is a big reason why. What is Dopamine? Dopamine is a…