O Lullaby

During the second year of my PhD, I found myself pausing to ask: Is all screen time really the same? This question came to me while reflecting on my own digital habits and reading more deeply into how screen time is often portrayed—typically as something negative. But the more I thought about it, the more I began to ask: What if the real issue isn’t how much time we spend on screens, but what we’re doing with that time? That idea sparked the direction of my research—and eventually led to my first published article with The Conversation U.S. Here is the link :  Rethinking screen time: A better understanding of what people do on their devices is key to digital well-being ( Published November 19, 2024 ) Writing this piece was both exciting and meaningful. It’s a reflection of how my thinking has evolved, and I’m so grateful to share it with a broader audience. Thanks for reading and being part of this journey 🤍

(my personal catch of the winter at State College) I've been in the USA for almost two years now, and it's been a rollercoaster ride. There have been good days, bad days, and times when I laughed so hard I cried. It's all part of this messy yet beautiful chapter in my life. A canvas of ups and downs that I've come to appreciate. In the beginning, I questioned my life choices almost daily. I'd ask myself, "Why did I sign up for a Ph.D. here, of all places?" Adjusting to a new environment felt like trying to dance salsa when all I knew was the two-step. Everything was unfamiliar, and it was overwhelming. Slowly, I realized that this journey wasn't just about earning a degree. I'm here because I love learning and genuinely diving into things that matter to me. It's not just about formal education but about growing as a person. Learning has changed the way I think and how I see the world. It's made me pause before I speak, consider the impact...