Working Hard with Grace Beverley Analogue Life: Why We're All Craving It (And What Dopamine Menus Have To Do With It)
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Jan 29, 2026 Discussion of why analogue, tactile activities feel appealing again and how they help us disconnect. Exploration of screen overstimulation, cognitive load, and how embodiment restores emotional processing. Introduction of the dopamine menu framework with starters, mains and desserts. Practical tips on scheduling low-effort resets, deeper analogue practices, and making treats intentional.
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Overstimulation From Tiny Rewards
- Modern screens deliver hundreds of tiny rewards per hour that our brains aren't built for.
- This constant micro-stimulation reduces our capacity for sustained focus and satisfaction.
Losing The Scroll Battle Is Normal
- Grace admits she still loses battles to the scroll despite wanting analogue habits.
- She notes billion-dollar companies design for attention, making the habit hard to beat.
Embodiment Restores Emotional Balance
- Analog activities reconnect attention to the body and physical experience.
- This embodied focus restores emotion processing that screens weaken.