Navigating Solitude and Mindfulness

This chapter examines the discomfort many individuals, especially adolescents, experience when faced with their own thoughts, often choosing technology over introspection. It discusses research linking mind-wandering to lower happiness levels and emphasizes the importance of mindfulness, self-regulation, and creative practices like walking and journaling. The conversation ultimately highlights the need to foster deeper thinking and cognitive engagement to combat the distractions of modern technology.