Llearned

“More than a third of our brain is devoted to processing visual information, far exceeding that given over to sounds or smells, or those supporting language and movement.”
― Matthew Walker, Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams

“There's no "should" or "should not" when it comes to having feelings. They're part of who we are and their origins are beyond our control. When we can believe that, we may find it easier to make constructive choices about what to do with those feelings.”
― Fred Rogers, The World According to Mister Rogers: Important Things to Remember

“People consuming even moderate amounts of alcohol in the afternoon and/or evening are thus depriving themselves of dream sleep.”
― Matthew Walker, Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams

“The thing about having a mental breakdown is that no matter how obvious it is that you're having one, it is somehow not obvious to you. I'm fine, you think. So what if I watched TV for twenty-four straight hours yesterday. I'm not falling apart. I'm just lazy. Why it's better to think yourself lazy than think yourself in distress, I'm not sure. But it was better. More than better: it was vital.”
― Tara Westover, Educated