3236: Numbing vs Relaxing: Are You Disconnecting from Life AND Sleep Your Way To Greater Connection by Kristine Klussman

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🗓️ 2 July 2024

⏱️ 10 minutes

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3236: Kristine Klussman explores how intentional use of technology can help decompress, while numbing behaviors, such as mindless screen time, inhibit emotional connection and fulfillment. Recognizing and addressing these behaviors can lead to a more connected and fulfilling life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.kristineklussman.com/numbing-vs-relaxing/ & https://www.kristineklussman.com/sleep-your-way-to-greater-connection/ Quotes to ponder: "When we are engaged in numbing behaviors, we are disconnected from ourselves emotionally, unaware of and unable to feel our real feelings." "Next time you feel that compelling urge to escape or numb a feeling, take a deep breath instead and ask yourself: 'What am I trying to avoid right now?'" "Resisting the urge to numb will help you to build mental muscle, to realize what a powerful force the 'urge' to escape reality is, and to gain a more profound and fulfilling level of connection to life." Episode references: Sleep Revolution by Arianna Huffington: https://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Revolution-Transform-Your-Life/dp/1101904003 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This is optimal living daily episode 3236.
0:04.0	Numbing versus relaxing.
0:07.0	Are you disconnecting from life?
0:09.0	And sleep your way to greater connection,
0:12.0	both by Christine
0:13.0	clusman of Christineclusman.com and I'm Justin Mollick.
0:16.5	I have two articles that I'm sharing today a rare treat so let's get
0:20.9	right to them and continue optimizing your life.
0:28.0	Numbing versus relaxing.
0:30.0	Are you disconnecting from life?
0:32.0	by Christine Kluzman of Christine Glusman.com?
0:36.1	At times and especially lately, most of us will use technology to zone out, decompress, or avoid feeling our feelings.
0:45.0	But it's important to be compassionate and realize this isn't entirely a negative thing.
0:51.0	Zoning out and decompressing are very reasonable byproducts of screen time if we're
0:56.0	intentional about it and if that is indeed the outcome. It's when we use technology to numb ourselves
1:02.1	however that it can become problematic
1:04.7	and block us from leading a truly fulfilling life.
1:08.4	When we are engaged in numbing behaviors, we are disconnected from ourselves emotionally, unaware of and unable to feel our real feelings.
1:17.0	While this deadens the pain of difficult emotion, it also inhibits our ability to experience positive emotions such as profound connection, joy, and a sense of belonging.
1:28.0	What's your numbing strategy?
1:31.0	When it comes to numbing, screens tend to be the weapon of choice. It might be
1:35.5	mindlessly watching TV you don't really care about, surfing the web, or losing hours to
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