Few things are better than escaping into a cool, dark room with a big screen for a couple of hours. I’m a little embarrassed to admit it as a cinephile who should take their time to enjoy and escape into film. However, this “bad” habit of watching things twice as fast actually has a plus side: I spend less of my free time doom-scrolling on social media. I’m able to focus on mini-projects and hobbies, like organizing my Pokémon card collection and reading books (instead of video captions!) (A 2024 study found that “excessive screen time appears to be associated with poorer sleep quality, ultimately increasing anxiety and depression.”)