‘When I'm peering down the lens… the rest of the world vanishes. It's just me and the photo’ — research shows the mental health benefits of a daily photography habit
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Evidence that a daily photography habit reduces anxiety and boosts mindfulness is a reminder that not all behavior change has to be mediated by apps and feeds. For wellness and productivity products, there’s room to scaffold offline rituals rather than trying to replace them.
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