“Watching TV produces low levels of satisfaction because it doesn't challenge you. Instead, do something that raises your self-esteem. Tap into your 'signature strengths' - things you're good at or passionate about.”

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This reads as a push toward activity that gives more than distraction. The point is that passive comfort can feel empty, while using your strengths can leave you with a steadier sense of worth. It lands in a rut, after a long evening of scrolling or TV, when doing something you are genuinely good at feels more restoring than another hour of numb entertainment.

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About Karen Salmansohn

bestselling self-help author

Karen Salmansohn is a bestselling self-help author. She is known for writing books with pointed, provocative titles that have helped define her public profile. Her work includes How to Be Happy, Dammit and How to Succeed in Business without a Penis. Her writing sits in the self-help field and is marked by directness and a willingness to use humor and provocation to get attention.

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