03/26/2025
📱✨ The "Popcorn Illusion" ✨🍿
Ever grabbed your phone just to check one thing… and suddenly an hour (or three) is gone? Yeah, same. Turns out, our phones are a lot like popcorn—easy to consume endlessly but not exactly filling.
We think we’re relaxing, staying informed, or connecting, but somehow, we still feel wired, restless, or even more drained. For those of us with ADHD or who are Autistic, the pull can be even stronger—novelty, control, and predictability all in one little screen. But is it actually giving us what we need?
Sam wrote about this in her latest piece on Substack, "The Popcorn Illusion"—check it out to see if you're snacking on your screen without really feeling full. 🍿
🔗Blog link in bio or head to https://substack.com/home/post/p-159932070 to read more.
