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NPR (Marielle Segarra) - Feel so busy you don't even realize you're busy? Try doing a time audit

The exercise can help you identify what's wasting your time — and make room for what matters, says psychotherapist Niro Feliciano. Take a moment to try it. You might be surprised with what you find.

NPR (Marielle Segarra) - Digital habits that rob attention and energy — and how to combat them

There's a reason why double- or triple-screening your devices makes you feel tired, says NPR's Manoush Zomorodi. She explains the science of information overload and how to reclaim calm and focus.

Body Electric: The Hidden Health Costs of the Digital Age and New Science to Reclaim Your Well-Being. '/Open

THEAMERICANCONSERVATIVE (Peter Tonguette) - The Lessons Extracted from a Migraine

Is there something to be said for enforced stillness? The post The Lessons Extracted from a Migraine appeared first on The American Conservative .

Culture The Lessons Extracted from a Migraine Is there something to be said for enforced stillness? “I said I think that a guy who’s always interested in the condition of the world and changing it either has no problems of his own or refuses to face them,” said the novelist Henry Miller in a talking-head segment from Warren Beatty’s much-honored 1981 biopic of the Communist journalist John Reed, Reds. Although the film itself worked overtime to aggrandize its protagonist—he was, after all, played by Beatty, then in full command of his charm and screen presence—Miller did the opposite: The sly, devilish author of Tropic of…Open

ABCNEWS - WATCH: Phone addiction spotlight: New research on excessive screen use

About 70% of adults say they spend too much time on phones. Mario Lacovou discusses therapy for phone addiction, while Dr. Megan Moreno explains warning signs and ways to cut screen time.

ABCNEWS - WATCH: The phone call is having a comeback

Why some parents are introducing their kids to landlines and why some experts say it could be good for childhood development.

NYTIMES (Melissa Kirsch) - Unfinished Business

We like it when projects are completed, but what if we could abide comfortably in the toiling and striving it takes to get them there?

NEWSNATIONNOW (Rob Taub) - Using AI for just minutes reduces focus and persistence, new study warns

A study conducted by scientists found AI can compromise cognitive function and problem-solving abilities in a relatively short period.

WASHINGTONPOST (Susan Svrluga) - How college students are learning to socialize without cellphones

College leaders and students are organizing phone-free spaces to foster real-life connections and address the negative impacts of technology.

NYTIMES (Cal Newport) - Technology Weakens Our Minds. It’s Time to Resist.

Just as we changed our thinking around physical fitness, we need to change our attitude toward cognitive fitness.