And Then It Hit Me with Cory Allen #340 Breaking The Digital Stress Loop
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Sep 8, 2025 Dive into the pervasive culture of urgency that amplifies digital stress and disconnects us from reality. Explore how relentless online demands contribute to a survival mindset, trapping us in a cycle of distraction. Discover effective strategies for mindfulness and self-awareness to reclaim control and break free from burnout. Embrace the path to clarity and reconnect with your physical presence in a world fraught with digital overload.
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Cultural Epidemic Of Urgency
- Cory Allen describes a cultural epidemic of urgency and tension that has crept into daily life over recent years.
- This urgency shows up as compulsive phone use, reply guilt, and constant low-grade stress in the body.
News Overload Keeps Us In Survival Mode
- Continuous news and connectivity overload our nervous systems and keep us in a survival-oriented state.
- This constant exposure amplifies fear and creates a background of low-level panic.
Rapid News Cycles And Collective Stress
- Cory Allen notes the whirlwind of crises over recent years that shift the public's attention rapidly from one tragedy to the next.
- He uses this pattern to illustrate how quickly events evaporate from collective focus while stress accumulates.