Want a Stronger Attention Span? Do This First

And The Cookie Choice You May Make Without Thinking

September 19, 2025

Do not pray for an easy life, pray to be a strong person.

 Nadia Comăneci

It Really Is Quittin’ Time


It’s Friday, friends — we made it. Before you close your laptop and slide into weekend mode, we’ve pulled together today’s mix of stories that’ll give you something fun (and smart) to talk about.

And because Fridays deserve a little something extra, we’ve tucked in a weekend bonus read just for you. Think of it as the cherry on top of your Quittin’ Time sundae.

Less doomscrolling - More conversations.

TODAY’S PICKS

Want a Stronger Attention Span? Do This First

Feel your mind wandering more than usual? Here’s an unexpected exercise that could help sharpen your focus—without changing everything about your routine.

When Pictures Changed Policy

Photographs of everyday hardship in the 1930s did more than document history — they swayed hearts, built empathy, and helped shape America’s response.

The Cookie Choice You May Make Without Thinking

Every time a website flashes that cookie banner, you click and move on. But behind that tiny button lies a bigger decision than you realize.

Nature walk or Netflix binge—which one clears your head?

One For The Road

Whenever I need a break, I reach for Chortle. Short, humorous stories that make me chuckle—and in this case, help me not do the thing and just enjoy my weekend. Because, you know… there’s always Monday.