Over these first few weeks of Trump’s presidency, the relentless flood of headlines and notifications has made it nearly impossible to process one crisis before the next one hits. Perhaps it’s a deliberate strategy—designed to wear people down until exhaustion sets in. When every update feels like an emergency, the temptation is to stay plugged in, constantly refreshing, constantly reacting. But we can’t sustain this pace without burning out. In a culture built around constant connection and productivity, knowing when to unplug, even briefly, is critical.

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