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		Scarblac on Oct 3, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: What excessive screen time does to the adult brain There's also chores, talking with people, board games, going for a walk, a bath, sex, exercise, just doing nothing in particular for a bit, etc. The choice isnt only screens or books.

SamPatt on Oct 3, 2024 [–]

Doing the dishes is a nice balance of meditative, boring, and feeling accomplished. A good nightly chore.

Exercise can backfire in terms of sleep. A bit earlier in the day and it's great. But not right before bed, at least not in my experience.

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