“I had to work out all the time, eat perfectly, just to look kind of bad. Not even great.” — Paul Rudd, During an “Ant-Man” interview Super heroes are amazing, it’s even in the name. Artists have been drawing them impossibly both ripped and jacked for decades. With calves the size of softballs and biceps […]
Category: Wellbeing
Escape to the Beach
“For whatever we lose (like a you or a me), it’s always our self we find in the sea.” — E.E. Cummings We at Escape the Screens have something to admit: we aren’t very good at taking down time. We have to actively try to relax, which is as hilarious as it sounds. Striving to […]
Watching the News is Bad for You
“Journalism as theater is what TV news is.” — Thomas Griffith Watching the news can be a strange and depressing experience. News stations thrive off of sensationalism, as it keeps people tuning in. Staying informed – but not becoming an emotional wreck – is a delicate balance. There are a few options, but the overall […]
Time Away From Work Makes You Better
Guest Post by Jeff Craven “If you get stuck, get away from your desk. Take a walk, take a bath, go to sleep, make a pie, draw, listen to music, meditate, exercise; whatever you do, don’t just stick there scowling at the problem.” ― Hilary Mantel When we think about how to avoid unnecessary screen […]
Sitting All Day is Killing You
“We are sitting ourselves to death.” — Dr. James Levine Sitting all day is killing us. What used to be a culture of constant movement, is now one of constant sitting. Moving from office chair, to driver’s seat, to couch is a guaranteed recipe for health issues. It’s even worse for those working remotely, as […]
Never Forget How to Fly
“The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease forever to be able to do it.” — J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan Peter Pan is an alluring character because he embodies the wonder and joy of a child. Unfortunately, the more knowledge you gain, the more your innocence is lost. This is a double-edged sword. […]
There is a Time for Screen Time
“For me, the cinema is not a slice of life, but a piece of cake.” — Alfred Hitchcock There is a time for everything. There is a time for chores, a time for studying, a time for partying, and a time to stare at a screen. This blog is based on maximizing potential but also […]
What Do You Want in Life?
“The mystery of human existence lies not in just staying alive, but in finding something to live for.” — Fyodor Dostoevsky We have to be honest, we still don’t know what we want to be when we grow up. This can be something that causes anxiety or can be perceived as a constant opportunity. In […]
The Power of Pets
“Animals are such agreeable friends – they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms.” — George Eliot Humans are social creatures. We have talked about the power of relationships with people and the positive effect on our lives. There is another set of companions which can help improve our wellbeing: pets. Besides the obvious cuteness […]
Celebrate Heritage
“Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” — George Santayana Everyone has ancestral heritage – lines of lineage that link back to the first humans who walked the planet. Across the world there are historical sites and museums which demonstrate the challenges and successes of our ancestors. Understanding the past […]