The questions we ask ourselves determine our focus and behaviors. Just like on social media, where engaging with certain content leads to more similar content being shown, our minds focus on what we pay attention to and we start to attract more of it into our lives.
Andy Puddicombe discusses the importance of taking responsibility for what we can control and not what we can't control, such as our thoughts and feelings. He explains that we are often too responsible for our wild and crazy thoughts and not responsible enough for our actions.
The speaker shares their experience of deleting social media from their phone for six months during the pandemic and the positive impact it had on their life, including increased focus and mindfulness.
This podcast explores how social media likes can come from both genuine appreciation and mindless scrolling, as well as how likes can be used as a measure of success in winning people over to new ideas or opinions.
The speaker discusses the connection and positive emotions that can come from social media, but also how excessive use can lead to anxiety and negative comments can affect mental health.
The speaker shares their thoughts on the importance of long conversations and writing for personal growth and depth, particularly in the age of social media where quick tweets and posts are the norm.