A surprisingly effective way to reduce stress/anxiety is to limit “micro-stimulation” — constant small hits from phones, notifications, and short-form content

via EricThompsonTech Why YSK: Most people think anxiety comes only from big life problems, but a lot of stress today comes from tiny, constant spikes of stimulation. Your brain never gets a chance to rest because it’s always reacting to: notifications quick videos/reels rapid scrolling random messages constant switching between apps Every tiny spike trains …

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