This is Erica Komisar.

Psychoanalyst, clinical worker, and parent-guidance expert with 30+ years experience.

She recently sat down and revealed the shocking rise of ADHD in children.

In nearly every case, she found the same 5 mistakes parents don’t realize they’re making: 1. We're stressing newborns, then label it ADHD

While most people believe ADHD is simply genetic...

Komisar argues that symptoms often appear when a child faces too much stress too early.

We're mass-medicating something that can be prevented at the early stages of development.

Modern life looks normal—until you take away the phones.

A photographer did just that, and the result is deeply unsettling.

This series of photos speaks louder than words.

The illusion of being "connected" is real (and heartbreaking): 🧵 The idea for the photos came when Eric Pickersgill was in a café.

A family sat next to him.

All of them were glued to their phones, except the mother.

She just stared out the window, looking sad and alone.

I procrastinate.

So I tried Cal Newport's deep work routine to see if it could fix me.

Now I actually get more done in a day than I used to in a week.

Here are his 6 rules for getting more done with less work (without burning out): 🧵 1. Delete the attention traps

Newport still owns a smartphone, just no social apps or dopamine loops.

It's basically a 2007 iPod with maps.

That's it.

No traps, no lure, no reason to check. You can't be tempted if the temptation isn't there.

I always thought Robert Green just wrote about Power.

But in this recent interview, he explored some deep topics on purpose, mastery, and the shadow—that made me question my life choices.

Here are 7 insights that stuck with me: 🧵 1.Find your “Life’s Task”

The most important work you’ll ever do is figuring out what work you're meant to do.

The answer doesn't live on your feed, it lives in your past, your patterns, and your pull.

If you don't look for it, you'll end up drifting towards a life you hate.

The hidden chemical killing your body:

Stress.

• It leaks through your skin
• It spreads through your voice
• It stores as fat around your belly

Here's the science behind stress (& what you can do about it): 🧵 1. Stress hits your body first

Most people think stress is only a problem when its extreme.

Truth is, cortisol quietly builds up and shows in disrupted sleep, belly fat, reflux, and dry skin.

Don’t ignore these “minor” signals—they’re your body’s warning lights to act now.

If I could study just one thinker for life and money:

It’d be Naval Ravikant.

He recently laid it all out in one of his clearest interviews yet.

Here are 7 lessons that made me rethink wealth & happiness: 🧵 1. Play Wealth, Not Status Games

Status is a ladder: someone has to fall for you to rise.

But wealth is like building a house: everyone who helps can live better inside it.

It's built on value, scales with leverage, and creates freedom.

You can't deposit clout at the bank.

He broke down at 29.

Years of depression, anxiety, and self-hate had finally boiled over.

Then he had a moment of stillness so profound, his mind changed forever.

5 ways to live with more peace, presence, and clarity (according to Eckhart Tolle): 🧵 1. Turn Triggers Into Teachers

Getting annoyed or angry is normal, but it's also a signal.

Think of irritation as a smoke alarm: it tells you ego is active again.

Catch it early, pause, breathe, and return.

That tiny moment of awareness is everything.

You're not lazy, you're dopamine-depleted.

Trust me, I've been there.

Here are 7 ways to naturally boost dopamine (& actually get shit done again):🧵 1. Spot the "Wave-Pool" pattern

Dopamine is like waves in a water park.

Big waves feel great, but they drain the pool faster.

If you keep chasing peaks without letting the water settle, nothing feels good anymore.

Take breaks between hits and let the pool refill.

I've read Atomic Habits more than I can count.

My favourite line:

“You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.”

Here are 7 rules to get 1% better every day (by mastering your habits): 1. Start with identity, not outcomes

The goal isn’t to write a book.

It’s to become a writer.

Every habit you repeat is a quiet vote for who you are.

The more votes you cast, the more real it becomes—until you’re no longer chasing a goal.

You’re just being yourself.

I tried Cal Newport’s deep work routine.

It fixed my procrastination problem.

Now I get shit done with time to spare, instead of feeling "busy" and burnt out.

Here's his 6-step system for getting more done in less time: 🧵 1. Delete the attention traps

Newport still owns a smartphone, just no social apps or dopamine loops.

It's basically a 2007 iPod with maps.

That's it.

No traps, no lure, no reason to check. You can't be tempted if the temptation isn't there.

Tom Holland recently opened up about deleting Instagram.

His reason: sick of being addicted to a “false version” of life.

These were the 4 hard lessons he learned (& how he got his brain back): 🧵 1. Social media creates a false self

We all wear a persona to make a good impression:

• On first dates
• At job interviews
• Meeting new people

That's normal.

But online, we're forced into this mode 24/7.

I tried Marcus Aurelius' daily routine to reset my scattered mind.

It’s only been a few weeks, but I already feel like a totally different person.

Here’s the daily routine that made him: 🧵 1. Early rise

Marcus started every day at dawn, even when it was hard.

He'd remind himself: "I wasn't made to huddle under warm blankets, but to go to work—as a human being."

This was his moment of peace before the world intruded.

Today, we call this "defending the morning."

I tried Cal Newport’s deep work routine to fix my procrastination.

Now I actually get shit done with room to spare, instead of always feeling "busy" and burnt out.

Here are his 6 non-negotiables for getting more done with less work: 🧵 1. Delete the attention traps

Newport still owns a smartphone, just no social apps or dopamine loops.

It's basically a 2007 iPod with maps.

That's it.

No traps, no lure, no reason to check. You can't be tempted if the temptation isn't there.

I procrastinate.

So I spent hours researching the science of focus and accidentally discovered the key to happiness.

Here’s what you need to know about this state (& how to tap into it): 🧵 Meet Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi.

The Father of Flow.

Contrary to how 'flow' is talked about today, Mihaly was never interested in how to "10x your productivity."

He wanted to understand what made life feel meaningful.

This series of photos is burned into my mind.

A photographer removed our phones from everyday life.

The results are unsettling (and heartbreaking): 🧵 The idea for "Removed" came when Eric Pickersgill was in a café.

A family sat next to him.

All of them were glued to their phones, except the mother.

She just stared out the window, looking sad and alone.

This hit him hard...

This is Anna Lembke.

Stanford professor, bestselling author, and leading expert on addiction.

She recently dropped a 2-hour masterclass on dopamine and how addiction really works.

Here are 7 brutal truths about dopamine (& how to reset your brain):🧵 1. You're not depressed, you're in debt

After a dopamine binge, your brain doesn’t return to baseline—it dips below it.

You feel worse not because you’re lazy or depressed, but because your brain is in a deficit.

This is “dopamine debt," and it can take weeks to level out.

I tried Andrew Huberman's sleep protocol to fix my morning fatigue.

Now I'm so alert I wake up before my alarm.

Here are his 7 essentials for mastering sleep (backed by science): 🧵 1. Get outdoor light ≤ 30 min after waking

Your brain runs on a clock.

To set it right, you need sunlight.

Step outside within 30 min of waking (behind a window can be 50x less effective).

Just 5 min tells your body: “Time to be alert now, sleepy later.”

"Popcorn Brain" is the new digital epidemic.

It's why you:

• Can't finish a book anymore
• Constantly jump between tasks
• Feel mentally drained all the time

Here are the signs you might have it (and the practical steps to fix it):🧵 What is Popcorn Brain?

It’s what happens when your brain becomes so regularly overstimulated that it starts to “pop.”

- Every app is a jolt.
- Every scroll is a hit.

Eventually, silence feels unsafe and stillness becomes unbearable.

Dr. Aditi explains it beautifully:

We used to look at each other.

Now we stare at screens...even when we’re together.

One photographer removed the phones from everyday life.

The results are unsettling (and heartbreaking): 🧵 The idea for "Removed" came when Eric Pickersgill was in a café.

A family sat next to him.

All of them were glued to their phones, except the mother.

She just stared out the window, looking sad and alone.

This hit him hard...

I binged hours of Andrew Huberman’s advice so you don’t have to.

Here are 5 simple protocols that rewired how I work, rest, and reset (backed by science): 1. Intermittent dopamine

Motivation isn’t magic. It’s chemistry.

Dopamine drives the feeling of anticipation — but flood it too early, and the day feels hollow before it even begins.

Your phone.

It's why you're overwhelmed, unmotivated, and numb...

It's one of the most dangerous, common, and overlooked bad habits in the world:

Here are 5 ways your phone is rewiring your brain (according to a Harvard-trained psychiatrist): 🧵👇
Dr. K calls it "end-stage screen addiction."

Not just bad habits.

Not just distraction.

He says the symptoms now mirror alcoholism—but instead of liver damage, we’re seeing cognitive damage.