Here’s How Making Life Just a Bit Harder Can Give You a Lifetime of Better Brain Function |
Here’s How Making Life Just a Bit Harder Can Give You a Lifetime of Better Brain Function
“Friction-maxxing” gains popularity as AI makes our lives easier.
EXPERT OPINION BY MINDA ZETLIN, AUTHOR OF 'CAREER SELF-CARE: FIND YOUR HAPPINESS, SUCCESS, AND FULFILLMENT AT WORK' @MINDAZETLIN
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What is “friction-maxxing,” the new trend that everyone is suddenly talking about? The term comes from a January article in The Cut. But the concept has been around for a long time and the science behind it is solid. The idea is to intentionally introduce a little effort or “friction” into your everyday life. You do it by choosing to do things yourself that technology (or other people) might do for you. For example, cooking a meal from........