“We cannot selectively numb emotions, when we numb the painful emotions, we also numb the positive emotions.” — Brené Brown There is no escaping negative emotions. Each day puts you on a roller coaster of highs and lows. Depending on what is going on in your life, there could be more time spent in those […]
Tag: Wellbeing
Snooze to Better Sleep
“The worst thing in the world is to try to sleep and not to.” — F. Scott Fitzgerald We at ETS have to confess that we are terrible sleepers. It seems a strange thing to say, but it’s the truth. With how important sleep is to recovery, longevity, and overall mental health, it is worth getting […]
Live Like a Vampire: Longevity Myths and Things to Be Wary Of (Part 2)
“Give me my robe, put on my crown; I have Immortal longings in me.” — William Shakespeare, “Antony and Cleopatra” Welcome back, fellow future vampires. Last week we talked about the things you should be doing to increase your longevity. As usual, we cited science-backed sources which support the approaches. Though there is also the other […]
Live Like a Vampire: Tricks to Living Healthier, Longer (Part 1)
“Each life makes its own imitation of immortality.” — Stephen King Longevity is all the rage. Living as long as you possibly can while remaining as young as you possibly can. Basically, trying to be a vampire. Vampires are so alluring because they are immortal, coupled with eternal youth. No one wants to live to […]
Your Time is Valuable – Uninstall Games from Your Phone
“I don’t need to get a life, I am a gamer, I have lots of lives.” — Unknown “Do you?” — Another Unknown Phones are sneaky. They push updates and no longer ask for your permission to do so. This isn’t inherently bad, but we have noticed more and more apps being auto-installed. Games we […]
Write Your Way to Better Mental Health
“You can make anything by writing.” — C.S. Lewis As much fun as it is being punched in the face by social media platitudes, people showing off how good looking they are, and watching ads, it often isn’t particularly useful. The internets seem to contain a never-ending sea of random and disorganized thoughts. Luckily, there […]
The Hollywood Physique Isn’t Real, Who Knew?
“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 […]
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 […]