Saturday, May 6, 2023

Writing, Digital Well-Being & Mental Health

"we cannot fence the digital ocean".
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Hi Reqder,

In my work as a behavioral designer, I come across important stories on how psychology influences our behavior. Every week, I share my round-up of the most important stories at the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. I hope you enjoy them!

Here's How I Made the Time to Write 2 Bestselling Books (NirAndFar)

People often ask me how I find the time to write. The truth is, writing was and still is hard. But this is part of what makes it rewarding.

The secret to getting words on the page does, in part, require strong time management. But there are other factors at play just as important.  


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We live in an environment with characteristics that can be either beneficial or dangerous.

We've responded to this tradeoff over thousands of years, finding a balance between challenged exposure and risk mitigation.

"We cannot fence the digital ocean". Is there something to learn from this approach?
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Why Are Teen Girls in Crisis? It's Not Just Social Media (AP)

In a survey of over 17,000 teen girls in the US, over ~60% reported "persistent sadness and hopelessness". While close-sounding but not quite a DSM-5 diagnosis, 30% of these respondents also stated they had "seriously considered attempting suicide" — up 60% from a decade earlier.

Young women are in a mental health crisis. But the causal factors aren't clear. With complex issues some reductionism is necessary, but how much, and where do we point the blame?


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