Why I started journaling after years of brain rot

How Journaling Saved My Cooked Brain For years I was constantly distracted. The second I had free time, I would reach for my phone, scroll social media, watch YouTube, or consume some kind of content. Eventually I realized something: I couldn't sit alone with my thoughts anymore. So I started journaling. In this video, I share why I started journaling, how modern distractions and dopamine overload affect our brains, and the surprising benefits I've experienced after journaling consistently for over a year. Topics Covered: • Brain rot and dopamine addiction • Social media and attention spans • Why silence feels uncomfortable • Mental clarity and self-awareness • Journaling for beginners • How to start journaling • Journaling benefits • Reducing stress and anxiety • Improving sleep • Self-improvement habits for Gen Z • Productivity and mindfulness If you've ever felt overwhelmed, mentally exhausted, distracted, or like your brain has 100 tabs open at once, this video is for you. Subscribe for more videos on: Finance • Self Improvement • Productivity • Career Growth • Gen Z Culture I respond to every comment. Comment below! ROAD TO 600 SUBS LFG 0:00 Greg Heffley was right 1:25 Our brains are slop 4:55 Sitting alone is scary & hard 7:55 This used to be the meta 10:35 Our brains are getting revived 15:41Journaling is the first step 16:38 Putting thoughts on paper is a cheat code- SUBSCRIBE For business inquiries, you can reach me at [email protected] Follow me on Instagram if you're curious what I look like:   / colby.ritman   Journaling as a tool Doomscrolling Modern Distractions Personal Growth Gen Z Pauly Walnuts JP Finance #genz #brainrot #journal All credit for the graphics go to the original owners* Thank you for supporting my dreams- critman