In psychology, there's a term called 'psychic entropy' (Psychic Entropy). It was coined by psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi and refers to the state of mental chaos, disorder, and inefficiency that occurs when a person's consciousness is overwhelmed by conflicts, anxiety, distractions, and external interference.
I've found that many people's psychic entropy doesn't come from work, but from 'repeatedly focusing on people they dislike.' The more you dislike someone, the more you can't help but check their updates, views, and comments. The more you look, the more your emotions are stirred up, and the more your attention is consumed...
In the end, the other person may not have lost anything, but you've already started sleeping poorly, eating poorly, and your efficiency has decreased. From a psychological perspective, this is essentially a form of 'entropy increase.' Your mental energy is constantly being drained, and your internal order is being disrupted.
The truly smart thing to do is to learn to 'reduce entropy,' decrease meaningless information input, lower your association with energy-consuming relationships, and refocus your attention on your own life, work, and body. This isn't escapism; it's a proactive rebuilding of order.
For example, on X, sometimes the most effective mental health measure is just four words: block, shield! This isn't a negative approach; it's a necessary means of protecting your internal order.
Through this method, we can regain control, reduce psychic entropy, and improve our quality of life and work efficiency. So, next time you find yourself bothered by someone or something, don't hesitate – take action and reduce your psychic entropy!