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Uncovering Influences
Hi friends,
Why Nuggetz: To simplify the overwhelming flow of information and inspire real, meaningful change in your life.
The right information can transform your life—and someone else’s
In this Nuggetz Capsule we cover:
[Leadership]
Surveillance does not enhance performance, instead, it heightens stress, distrust, and dissatisfaction (according to 94 studies).
Sound Familiar?
Micromanagement
[Health & Wellness]
Being in nature can improve happiness and reduce anxiety.
Big Picture:
Nature's healing power is research-backed, with methods like cold exposure and time in green spaces shown to regulate circadian rhythms, boost vitamin D, and support mental health. These natural practices can enhance mental clarity, strengthen the immune system, and reduce stress.
[Health & Environment]
“Every week, the average person ingests up to the equivalent of a 5-gram credit card in plastic.”
Big Picture:
Plastic exposure isn’t just in what you eat but also in what you drink from, where you store food (plastic containers?), and even the fabrics you wear. Everyday choices, from packaging to clothing materials, are key to reducing your ingestion of microplastics.
[Technology]
A YouTube official revealed that 70% of watch time on the platform is driven by the site’s recommendation algorithm.
Sound Familiar?
Think about the influence of curated playlists on Spotify or personalized ads on Facebook. Algorithms shape what we see across platforms.
One place YouTube recommends videos - your "home" page.
With all our love and light,
Taylor & the crew at Nuggetz
Resources From this Nuggetz Capsule
Surveillance Undermines Performance [Leadership]
Want to Feel Happier? [Health & Wellness]
Plastic in Your Diet [Health & Environment]
searches to explore further:
what is bpa (Bisphenol A) plastic
“bpa (Bisphenol A) plastic effect on health”
Every week, the average person ingests up to the equivalent of a 5-gram credit card in plastic.
Microplastics are now thought to accumulate in the brain at 10 to 20 times the rate as other organs and, worse still, are 10-times higher in the brains of people who died from… x.com/i/web/status/1…
— Dr. Rhonda Patrick (@foundmyfitness)
6:40 PM • Sep 20, 2024
YouTube's Algorithm Controls Most of What You Watch on the Platform [Tech]
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