We hear a lot about doomscrolling and the negative effects our digital habits can have on attention, stress, and well being. But what if the answer is not simply to scroll less? What if we changed what we scroll through?
In this episode, Dr. Bray explores the emerging idea of bloomscrolling and the fascinating science behind what happens when we intentionally fill more of our digital environment with nature, awe, beauty, humor, curiosity, kindness, and human connection.
You will learn why the brain is naturally drawn toward negative and threatening information, how the content you consume can influence the state you carry into your next meeting or conversation, and why your digital environment may be affecting your workday in ways you have never considered.
Dr. Bray also introduces the idea of Attention Architecture and shares a simple experiment you can try this week to become more intentional about one of your brain's most valuable resources: your attention.
Maybe the goal is not to stop scrolling altogether. Maybe it is time to change our scroll.
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QUOTES FROM DR. BRAY
"What if it isn't only how much we scroll that matters... but actually what we are scrolling through?"
"We can decide whom we follow. We can decide what notification deserves access to us."
"Behavior change becomes more interesting when we don't simply ask what we should stop doing, but ask how can we change it instead."
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