India, March 25 -- The definition of relaxation has evolved over the years. From reading newspapers to books, from walking to chatting with friends, it has now turned into mindless scrolling through social media. Undoubtedly, scrolling may feel relaxing, but it often leaves us drained and fatigued, undermining the true purpose of relaxation. In a conversation with HT Lifestyle, Hema Mishra, therapist and relationship coach on Coto, an emotional wellness platform, revealed why scrolling can feel soothing in the moment but ultimately overwhelms our minds and disrupts our mental energy.

Hema Mishra said, "Scrolling through social media can feel relaxing, but it often leaves you more tired than when you started. At first, it seems like a bre...