Have you ever spent hours scrolling through content about self-improvement or mental health, only to realize you’ve done nothing to actually improve your life? It’s a common experience—one I’ve fallen victim to many times myself. The internet is full of resources and advice, yet I’ve often felt stuck in a loop of consuming information without ever taking meaningful action. If this resonates with you, it’s no coincidence. Algorithms are designed to keep you in this state, and breaking free requires a deeper understanding of how they work and the deliberate steps you must take to regain control of your mental health journey. The Attention Economy and Why It Benefits to Keep You Online At the heart of the problem is something called the attention economy. This concept refers to the way platforms compete for your time and attention because your engagement generates revenue. In the gaming world, this might look like endless notifications about new updates or recommendations for gaming strea...
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