Why is boredom necessary for the brain? These days the moment we get a little bored we reach for our phones. Some check messages, some open Instagram, some start watching Reels. We tend to think of boredom as a waste of...
Ravi DangariyaWhy Does Social Media Make Us Want a Different Life?
A life that looks impressive to others may not be the life that feels meaningful to you. Sometimes, we open social media for just a brief moment. One Reel. Then another. Someone’s beautiful home. Someone’s luxury car...
Why Do We Check Who Viewed Our Story?
Why Do We Check Who Viewed Our Story? Being seen online feels good, but being understood is what creates real connection. After posting a story on Instagram or WhatsApp, you probably do one thing too- Opening the story...
Why Do We Feel Lonely After Spending Hours Online?
Why Do We Feel Lonely After Spending Hours Online? Being surrounded by digital connections is not the same as feeling truly connected Sometimes, we stay online for hours. We scroll through Instagram. We text on WhatsApp...
Does the multitasking experience boost productivity and sharpen focus?
Does the multitasking experience boost productivity and sharpen focus? We often believe that being able to do multiple tasks at once makes us more productive. We are working on a laptop. We reply to WhatsApp messages...
Why Do We Keep Watching Reels Even When We Are Tired?
Why Do We Keep Watching Reels Even When We Are Tired? Sometimes, after working all day, we are exhausted. Our eyes feel tired. Our mind tells us we should put the phone away and go to sleep. But we open Instagram and...
Why does scrolling feel relaxing, yet leave us feeling mentally tired afterwards?
Why does scrolling feel relaxing, yet leave us feeling mentally tired afterwards? Sometimes, after working all day, we feel tired and think- “Let me watch some Instagram or YouTube Shorts; then I’ll relax.” We pick up...
The Comparison Trap: Why do we compare our lives with others’ on social media?
The Comparison Trap: Why do we compare our lives with others’ on social media? We often compare our reality with someone else’s carefully edited version of reality. Scrolling through Instagram or Facebook and saw...
Does a digital detox really work?
Does a digital detox really work Digital detox is not about escaping technology; it is about taking back control of your attention. What is the very first thing we do after waking up in the morning? For many people, the...
How do notifications change our attention?
How do notifications change our attention? Every notification asks for a piece of your attention, even when you never asked for it. You are engaged in an important task. Suddenly, a notification appears on your phone. A...
Dopamine and Social Media: Why do we check our phones so often?
Sometimes we don’t check our phone because we need something; we check it because our brain expects something Sometimes, we pick up our phone and then wonder: “Why did I pick up the phone?” There is no specific message...
How does social media affect our self-esteem?
How does social media affect our self-esteem? Social media can make us compare our real life with someone else’s carefully selected moments. We open social media many times a day. We see someone’s beautiful photo...
