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Are YOU a Workaholic? The “King of Rolls” Phenomenon and How to Spot It!
In today’s hyper-competitive world, the line between dedication and obsession can blur. A new term is emerging to describe this dangerous trend: workaholism, sometimes called the “King of Rolls” phenomenon. It’s not just about working hard; it’s about a compulsive need to work that can severely impact your health, relationships, and overall well-being. Are you at risk? The King of Rolls: More Than Just Dedication: Workaholism isn’t simply about having a strong work ethic. It’s characterized by: Why Are We Becoming Workaholics? The rise of workaholism is a complex issue, influenced by several factors: Are YOU a Workaholic? Take the Self-Assessment: While there’s no magic cure for workaholism, recognizing the…
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The Secret Sauce of Viral Content: Tapping into Human Weaknesses (and It’s Not What You Think)
We all crave content that captivates us, makes us think, or simply provides a good laugh. But what makes some content go viral, while others languish in obscurity? Is it just about being informative or entertaining? The answer, it turns out, is a bit more complex, and it involves understanding the very human weaknesses that drive our online engagement. Beyond the Dry Goods: While professional and practical content certainly has its place, it’s often the content that taps into our deepest desires and anxieties that truly captures our attention. We’re drawn to things that tickle our funny bone, confirm our biases, or offer a quick fix for our problems. It’s…
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Unplugging from the Work Grind: My Journey to Silence and Sanity
On the day of my resignation, as soon as I walked out of the company building, I set my phone to silent mode, and the world became quiet. I had been waiting for that moment for years. In the days when my phone was first muted, I wasn’t used to it. From time to time, I would habitually pick up the phone, swipe the screen, and find that there was no new information. I breathed a sigh of relief, and then remembered that I had resigned. It took about half a month before I stopped checking my phone every once in a while, but I still had auditory hallucinations occasionally.…
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Why Depression is More Common in Intellectuals and Women
Recently, the demise of Hong Kong female vocalist Coco Lee has captured the public’s attention once again, redirecting focus towards the affliction of depression. Depression has long stood as a formidable adversary of humanity. In the contemporary society, depression’s deleterious impact on health and life has become more profound and consequential. However, two pivotal aspects and the underlying rationales behind depression among modern individuals have been overlooked. Occupationally, the intellectual cohort exhibits the highest incidence rate of depression, approximately sixfold that of the general populace. In terms of gender, the prevalence rate among women is roughly twice that of men. Evans of the Health Science Center at the University of…
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From COVID Fog to Inflamed Brain: Understanding the Physiology of Post-COVID Depression
The 32-year-old Edwards has been unable to sleep at night for several weeks, and he can’t remember whether he hasn’t had a period for 3 or 4 months after the “COVID pass”. The headaches also tormented her irregularly and endlessly. As a graduate student in clinical mental health counseling, Edwards knew he was struggling with two symptoms, depression and anxiety. “I tried very hard to get out of the depression, but every time I would be pulled back forcibly, and in the back and forth between fleeing and being caught, the situation seemed to be getting worse and worse.” Lindenmoss, 30, has a similar encounter. Overwhelming grief and insomnia caught…
