Pamper Your Brain

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I thought it was a waste of time to do nothing

Photos courtesy Ziyi Xu

 
“We all know not to over-exhaust our body, to get a massage or do some yoga when we don’t feel well. The same should go for our brains.”
— Ziyi Xu
 

Season 2 // Episode 4

Ziyi Xu was addicted to her smartphone.

It had started as a way to educate herself and keep up with her peers. But it soon took over her life, ruining her focus and her productivity. Then, one night in Texas, she tried stargazing.

On this episode, Ziyi tells the story of how she kicked the smartphone habit and got her creativity back.

Read the episode transcript.

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Episode Notes

Credits

  • Story and sound design by Ziyi Xu

  • Editing by Willow Belden

  • Music includes selections from Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound.

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