The Modern Wellness Glossary

The subtle unease or stress caused by navigating unpredictable social media feeds and the pressure to perform for an algorithm.

A feed designed to stop you from scrolling, rather than keeping you hooked.

A Gen Z term for staying in bed all day, not to sleep, but to passively consume content as a response to burnout. (See: Functional Freeze).

Rhythmic left-right stimulation (tapping, eye movement) that helps process trauma and calm the nervous system (used in EMDR).

The antidote to doomscrolling; intentionally consuming digital content that soothes, educates, or regulates the nervous system.

Doing a task in the presence of another person (or AI companion) to improve focus and motivation.

A technique used to slow down respiration and lower stress: Inhale 4s, Hold 4s, Exhale 4s, Hold 4s.

A state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress.

The process of regulating your nervous system through the calm presence of another being (human, pet, or empathetic AI).

A technique to "unhook" from thoughts, seeing them as just words/images rather than absolute truths (e.g., using a Worry Eater).

Identifying and disputing irrational or maladaptive thoughts (cognitive distortions).

The deteriorating quality of decisions made by an individual after a long session of decision-making (e.g., scrolling Netflix for hours).

A period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices.

The concept that digital content is "food" for the brain; some is junk food, some is nourishing.

A mental process of disconnecting from one's thoughts, feelings, memories, or sense of identity. Often described as "zoning out."

The act of spending an excessive amount of screen time devoted to the absorption of negative news.

A curated list of activities (appetizers, mains, sides) designed to provide healthy stimulation without the "crash" of social media.

The lingering exhaustion or mood drop felt after an intense emotional event or social interaction.

Difficulty managing time, attention, and tasks. Often experienced as "I want to do the thing, but I can't start the thing."

Turning an internal feeling into an external object (e.g., writing a worry down) to make it manageable.

A state where you appear to be functioning (going to work, etc.) but feel internally numb, stuck, or on "autopilot" due to high stress.

Interactive positive statements that require user input (swiping/tapping) to increase retention.

Micro-moments of safety, connection, or joy that activate the ventral vagal system. The opposite of "triggers."

Techniques that pull your attention away from distressing thoughts and back to the present moment/physical reality.

The feeling of overwhelming anxiety and worry that occurs during a hangover.

The use of touch sensation (vibration) in tech to convey information or provide soothing rhythmic input.

Similar to Bloomscrolling; actively seeking out positive or solution-oriented news.

A trauma response where one refuses to ask for help to avoid feeling unsafe or vulnerable.

The persistent inability to believe that one's success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved as a result of one's own efforts.

The state of prioritizing your own narrative and needs, often used as a tool for self-empowerment.

Extremely small actions (e.g., "open the app") that are too small to fail, used to build larger routines.

An AI representation of the self or a friend that provides psychological safety through unconditional acceptance.

(Noun) Your digital companion. Derived from "Know Me"—the drive for self-knowledge.

A state where the senses are flooded with more information (noise, light, scrolling) than the brain can process.

The "Rest and Digest" state of the nervous system. Nomie's goal is to activate this.

A frequency of sound (deeper than white noise) often used to improve sleep and focus (e.g., rain sounds).

A framework explaining how our autonomic nervous system searches for safety cues (glimmers) or danger cues (triggers).

Intentionally adding steps (like a breathing pause) to break an automatic habit loop.

Staying up late to reclaim freedom and leisure time that was lost during the workday.

The compulsion to continuously think about the same (usually dark or sad) thoughts.

A curated environment free of algorithmic triggers, ads, and news.

The practice of exploring the repressed or "darker" parts of your personality (anger, jealousy) to integrate them healthily.

Using repetitive physical movement (tapping, popping) to discharge nervous system energy.

Self-stimulatory behavior (repetitive movements/sounds) used to self-regulate, common in neurodivergent individuals.

The feeling of anxiety or dread that sets in on Sunday afternoon/evening ahead of the work week.

The inability to sense the passing of time, common in ADHD.

The main nerve of the parasympathetic nervous system; stimulating it (via breathing or humming) calms the body.

Using a visual cue (like the Nomie monster) to remind the brain to return to a state of calm.

The optimal zone of arousal where a person is able to function and thrive effectively.

The act of digitally destroying or "digesting" a written anxiety to symbolize letting it go.