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The Mel Robbins Podcast

How to Stop Screwing Yourself Over

Mar 3, 2025
Discover the hidden tactics of Big Tech designed to hijack your attention and drain your energy. Learn why scrolling leaves you exhausted and how social media subtly manipulates you. Mel unveils the science behind dopamine and motivation while exploring smartphone dependency's impact on personal relationships. With insights from psychiatrist Dr. K, you’ll gain practical tools to reclaim control over your digital life, set healthy boundaries, and start using technology as a productive tool rather than letting it control you.
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Quick takeaways

  • Understanding how technology manipulates attention and profit from our distractions is vital for reclaiming control over our time.
  • Awareness of dopamine depletion caused by excessive phone use highlights the importance of healthier morning routines for motivation.

Deep dives

The Attention Economy and Its Impact

Individuals now live in an attention economy, where their focus and time are monetized by tech companies. On average, people spend around 59 hours a week consuming media, often unaware that their phones are designed to captivate their attention for profit. This manipulation results in individuals becoming tools for big tech, inadvertently allowing massive corporations to profit from their distracted time. Recognizing this dynamic is crucial for taking control of one's time and establishing healthier boundaries with technology.

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