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Олена Савінова

    The Ritual Effect
    The Anxious Generation
    • Think of the quirky traditions that you keep up with your friends. Or the unusual ways that you and your family mark special occasions. Or the gifts that your partner gives - and what you'd think if they'd bought the same for an ex. These are rituals- practices that are imbued with symbolic meaning. And they have the power to turn black-and-white moments into technicolour. Along the way, Norton shares stories from sporting superstars (Serena Williams always bouncing the ball five times before her first serve), million-dollar companies (Zipcar urging staff to destroy their old desktops with sledgehammers) and ordinary people (inventing their own \"ritual signatures\"), who reimagine everyday moments, build camaraderie, and spark joy. Rituals can help us to forge winning teams, heal families experiencing grief and encourage us rise to challenges, big or small. Now it's time to create yours.

      The Ritual Effect2025
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    • The Anxious Generation

      How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness - Export Edition

      • 385 stránek
      • 14 hodin čtení

      A must-read for all parents, this generation-defining investigation delves into the alarming decline of youth mental health amid the rise of smartphones, social media, and big tech. After years of stability, adolescent mental health plummeted in the early 2010s, with significant increases in depression, anxiety, self-harm, and suicide rates. Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt explores the epidemic of teen mental illness affecting many countries, examining the vital role of play and independent exploration in childhood development. He traces the decline of the “play-based childhood” since the 1980s and its replacement by the “phone-based childhood” of the 2010s. Haidt identifies over a dozen ways this shift has disrupted children's social and neurological growth, including sleep deprivation, attention fragmentation, addiction, and social comparison. He highlights the unique vulnerabilities of girls to social media and the alarming trend of boys retreating into virtual worlds. Most importantly, Haidt calls for action, outlining four simple rules to combat these issues and proposing steps for parents, educators, tech companies, and governments to help end the mental health crisis and foster a healthier childhood. His insights are vital for safeguarding the well-being of future generations.

      The Anxious Generation2025
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