On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show podcast, I talk about a recent trip to a casino (for my sweetie's gig with Sully Erna of Godsmack) that really got me thinking about the world we live in today.

Walking into that place was like stepping into a full-on sensory overload - bombarded by flashing lights, nonstop sounds, and a vibe that just pulls you and your brain in from every direction.

It was wild to notice how everything is designed to keep you distracted and consuming, and it made me realize how easy it is to get swept up in all that noise.

As I moved through the casino, I couldn’t help but compare it to the way our phones and social media work.

Just like the casino, our electronic devices are built to keep us hooked, and chasing that next little dopamine hit.

It’s so easy to lose track of time and get pulled away from what really matters, whether it’s connecting with people, being present, or just enjoying the world around us.

This experience was a wake-up call for me to check in with myself and ask some honest questions:

Where am I getting distracted? What am I letting pull my attention away from the things and people that truly matter?

I realized that it’s not about judging ourselves, but about getting real and making sure we’re living on purpose, not just on autopilot.

So, if you’re feeling a little lost in all the noise out there or like you’ve been “dopamined into oblivion,” - you’re not alone.

I hope this episode inspires you to pause, take a fearless look at where your time and energy are really going, and remember what you’re here to do.

Let’s get back to what matters most and leave a little more love behind wherever we go. ❤️

KK’S KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Casinos are designed to create sensory overload and to keep people distracted and consuming – food, booze, gambling, shopping, etc

• Modern technology and social media run the same sort of racket and use similar tactics to capture our attention and keep us hooked.

• It’s wicked easy to lose sight of what really matters - when we’re constantly bombarded by all kinds of distractions.

• Taking time to reflect on where our attention habitually goes can help us live more intentionally.

• Being self-aware allows us to focus on meaningful relationships, intentional activities, and our true purpose.

• It’s important to pause, ask ourselves honest questions, and make sure we’re not living life on autopilot.

• Choosing to use our time, gifts, and energy for love and service - can help us make a difference and leave a positive impact!

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