Chapter 1: The Transition from Scrolling to Brain Teasers

I found myself indulging in Sudoku while sitting on the toilet, and it dawned on me that I had come full circle. Initially, I was resistant to this change. It was during the pandemic at the start of this decade when I returned home after being displaced from my dorm due to COVID restrictions. The TikTok phenomenon was just beginning, and I was completely unaware of its impact. One day, while on the toilet, I downloaded the app and started scrolling.

This marked the beginning of my downward spiral. You know that feeling; I was caught in the TikTok loop, endlessly scrolling through my feed. Occasionally, I found it entertaining, but more often than not, I was merely seeking something to fill the void and keep me momentarily amused.

Time slipped away from me, and I realized the extent of my mindless activity when I began to feel lethargic. After finally putting my phone down, I faced the harsh truth: a 5-minute bathroom break had morphed into a 3-hour session of mental wandering. Emphasis on the term "mental wandering."

The video titled "What Happens To Your Brain When You Mindlessly Scroll?" dives into the psychological effects of our social media habits, illustrating how these platforms are engineered to captivate our attention.

Post-Bathroom Revelation

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The lengthy bathroom break severely impacted my attention span, making it challenging to concentrate on my work. I remember struggling to refocus, overwhelmed by the influx of new information swirling in my mind. It wasn't long before I found myself reaching for my phone every few seconds after my bathroom interlude.

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