The Readership

Writing essays for class is fine, but The Readership is where the real conversations happen. Once a week, I send out a curated mix of sharp hot takes, campus insights, and deep dives on issues actually shaping our generation. Consider it your 5-minute weekly break to think deeper, question assumptions, or just steal a good point for your next debate.

Habits & Productivity, Self-Improvement Abdulbasit Muhamed Habits & Productivity, Self-Improvement Abdulbasit Muhamed

Doomscrolling: Is It a Discipline or Environment Problem?

Summer 2026 just finished and, like most of us, I am reflecting on how it went. As a teenager, I am not far off from the stereotype of spending excessive time on my phone daily. So, this summer I set a goal to limit my screen time to under four hours a day. Through trial and error, I succeeded, but I don’t think this was related to discipline. Let me explain.

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