Boredom and Distraction
Kayla reflects on her tendency to fill moments of boredom with mindless scrolling through social media, drawing parallels to her past habit of eating when bored. Jeremy shares a personal story about feeling compelled to check work emails instead of appreciating the beauty around him, highlighting the struggle to be present. Both acknowledge the challenges of breaking free from these distractions and the emotional toll it can take.In this clip
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