Clickbait works because it’s like that smooth-talking salesperson who swears this one gadget will change your life. Headlines like “You Won’t Believe What Happens Next!” tap into your curiosity, leaving your brain no choice but to find out. Add a little FOMO (fear of missing out) and a lot of emotional triggers—like shock or awe—and…

You ever feel like your phone is auditioning for a role in your life as “Most Annoying Roommate”? Notifications are relentless. They don’t knock—they just barge in, interrupting your day like they pay rent. Step one: set some rules. Go into your settings and cut off anything that isn’t absolutely necessary. Karen’s lunch pic? Denied.…

Ever talk about needing new shoes, and the next thing you know, every ad on your feed is a sneaker sale? Yeah, it’s creepy enough to make you side-eye your phone like it owes you money. But don’t worry, your phone isn’t channeling Big Brother. What’s really happening is apps and websites using your search…

Checking social media for a quick update, Scrolling through Instagram for 30 minutes, Getting into Facebook arguments with strangers, Losing an entire day to TikTok videos.

Ever feel like email is draining your soul? You’re not alone. Every ding, buzz, or pop-up steals your focus, yanks you from what you’re doing, and floods your brain with “must-respond-now” stress hormones. It’s like trying to hold a conversation while someone taps your shoulder every five seconds—it’s exhausting! Worse, most emails aren’t even urgent,…