This is such an interesting perspective on what might unfold and why. It wouldn't be the first time that a medication has had an unexpected ripple effect. My question is, do we need to "fix" our impulse control, or should we look deeper at why it's become a problem? We're mentally drained from being online 24/7, but it's so damn hard to put down those phones and be present in our own lives. Shutting out the noise might be the best medicine of all (not to detract from the real benefits that medication has on our lives).
Shutting out the noise is 100% the best medicine. I spent almost an entire Sunday reading a novel recently and felt like a different person the next day.
This whole "attention" economy is depleting us - emotionally, physically, and, for some, morally.
When I consciously choose to unplug consistently, it's fascinating that I start craving more of that.
For me, hitting midlife has been a gift in this area. I feel so much more grounded in who I am and what I want that my trust in myself drives me - and I care a lot less about so many things. 😉
Kim this is absolutely fascinating. Wow. Imagine a medication actually helping in ways far beyond its singular purpose. I can’t wait to dig into the article you shared. And thank you for this. So important! 🦋
WOW are my thoughts. The comment section was quite... something lol. I had to get out of that fairly quickly.
I do think that a reckoning of sorts re the way we all eat/drink and have been fooled by the food/nutrition industries is DEF coming/here.
And perhaps a new way of "conscious marketing" that ACTUALLY helps the consumer and informs ethically... oooh this now makes me want to write a blog post about that!
Thank you as ALWAYS for sharing this and making me think more! 🦋
This is such an interesting perspective on what might unfold and why. It wouldn't be the first time that a medication has had an unexpected ripple effect. My question is, do we need to "fix" our impulse control, or should we look deeper at why it's become a problem? We're mentally drained from being online 24/7, but it's so damn hard to put down those phones and be present in our own lives. Shutting out the noise might be the best medicine of all (not to detract from the real benefits that medication has on our lives).
Such a great question!
Shutting out the noise is 100% the best medicine. I spent almost an entire Sunday reading a novel recently and felt like a different person the next day.
This whole "attention" economy is depleting us - emotionally, physically, and, for some, morally.
When I consciously choose to unplug consistently, it's fascinating that I start craving more of that.
For me, hitting midlife has been a gift in this area. I feel so much more grounded in who I am and what I want that my trust in myself drives me - and I care a lot less about so many things. 😉
Kim this is absolutely fascinating. Wow. Imagine a medication actually helping in ways far beyond its singular purpose. I can’t wait to dig into the article you shared. And thank you for this. So important! 🦋
You're so welcome - I can't wait to hear your thoughts on the article that inspired this.
I think this - plus the chaos we're experiencing in the US - is really inspiring people to step back and listen to what matters most.
WOW are my thoughts. The comment section was quite... something lol. I had to get out of that fairly quickly.
I do think that a reckoning of sorts re the way we all eat/drink and have been fooled by the food/nutrition industries is DEF coming/here.
And perhaps a new way of "conscious marketing" that ACTUALLY helps the consumer and informs ethically... oooh this now makes me want to write a blog post about that!
Thank you as ALWAYS for sharing this and making me think more! 🦋
Ha! I didn't even go to the comments section (I often do - and, of course, my curiosity will probably take me there).
Yea, the food & nutrition industries in the US are due for some 'come to Jesus' moments.
You're most welcome, and thanks for coming back to share your thoughts!