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Digital Hygiene: Caring for Your Nervous System in the Age of Algorithms
Have you ever picked up your phone for “just a minute” and suddenly an hour has gone by? It’s not just about losing time. Sometimes, after scrolling, you feel restless, anxious, or oddly drained. That’s not a coincidence—your nervous system is reacting to constant stimulation. Every notification, every video, every swipe triggers your brain. Most of what we see online isn’t random. Algorithms are designed to capture your attention and keep you engaged. The longer we stay, the

Gretchen Pound, PhD
Mar 262 min read


Taming the Doomscroll: Mindful Ways to Navigate Social Feeds
You open your phone for “just a minute”—then find yourself lost in bad news and emotional content. You feel heavy, overwhelmed. That’s doomscrolling . Staying informed matters, but our digital habits are quietly draining our mental health. It’s time to scroll more mindfully—and protect our peace in the process. Why Social Feeds Trigger Anxiety and Burnout Social media is designed to keep you engaged—not calm. Algorithms prioritize content that grabs your attention, often by s

Gretchen Pound, PhD
Oct 21, 20252 min read
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