Chapter
The Allure of Doom Scrolling: Why We Can't Look Away from Tragedies
31:41 - 36:54 (05:12)
The speaker reveals how the act of doom scrolling - endlessly consuming negative news content - affects our minds, and even compares it to the Buddha meditation method. He describes it as a doorknob that we can't resist touching, always craving for the latest negative statistics.
Clips
In this podcast, the speaker talks about practicing present moment awareness as a way to evaluate one's emotions and feelings after an event or situation and how it can lead to positive or negative outcomes.
31:41 - 34:09 (02:27)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker talks about practicing present moment awareness as a way to evaluate one's emotions and feelings after an event or situation and how it can lead to positive or negative outcomes.
ChapterThe Allure of Doom Scrolling: Why We Can't Look Away from Tragedies
Episode961 The 5 Keys to Long-Term Happiness and Prosperity with Dr. Laurie Santos
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The constant exposure to negative information and social media scrolling can activate the sympathetic nervous system.
34:09 - 36:23 (02:14)
Summary
The constant exposure to negative information and social media scrolling can activate the sympathetic nervous system. This can cause stress and anxiety amongst people, and they may need to take conscious efforts to limit their exposure.
ChapterThe Allure of Doom Scrolling: Why We Can't Look Away from Tragedies
Episode961 The 5 Keys to Long-Term Happiness and Prosperity with Dr. Laurie Santos
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Learning how to breathe correctly can activate the vagus nerve in our body which helps us to rest and relax, reducing physical symptoms of stress and anxiety.
36:23 - 36:54 (00:31)
Summary
Learning how to breathe correctly can activate the vagus nerve in our body which helps us to rest and relax, reducing physical symptoms of stress and anxiety.