Digital detox

Media detox and meditation: maximizing effectiveness. Illustration of a man meditating.

Doing a media detox dramatically changes the effectiveness of meditation

The beginning of a media detox, and a small resolution I've been meditating for quite some time, starting with 30 minutes a day and reaching a deep state some days for over an hour and a half. But recently, I realized that my meditation practice was making a big difference. It started with a “media detox.” Smartphones, YouTube, TV, and social media were all around me. Smartphones, YouTube, TV, social media - these things were always at hand. Most of us turn them on for a few hours at a time, and our brains are bombarded with stimulation. I wasn't this bad, but one day I decided to cut back on it and...

Instagram addiction, how to use it healthily, and algorithm secrets.

Instagram addiction, how to use it healthily, and algorithm secrets.

Do you use social platforms like Instagram reels, YouTube shorts, or Facebook, and do you ever feel strangely tired or emotionally drained afterwards? Today, I'm going to share with you how to break free from these social media addictions and use them in a healthy way, so that you don't feel so tired, empty, or emotionally drained afterwards. I'm going to focus on Instagram, or “Instagram” as it's often called. 📱 Reels, why are they so addictive? Instagram has a feature called ‘Reels," which allows you to create tons of...