Posts in Caring For Your Brain
Grief and Creativity - Finding My Way Back

I fell into a period of creative hibernation after my brother Jim passed away suddenly in November. I was not expecting grief to take such a toll on my creative drive and ability. One thing that has helped is studio time that is free from intention and instead focused on simply enjoying the suspended moment of the present.

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You Might Not Have Cracked Social Media’s Algorithms But They Have Cracked Yours

Social media platforms are masters at tapping into our cognitive biases and inclinations in order to keep us hooked — often at the expense of our mental energy, ability to focus, and self-esteem. Understanding what they’re up to is a first step in figuring out how to use social media in a more sustainable way.

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