A 2026 report on global streaming habits found that despite thousands of new shows being released last year, the average person spent one-third of their viewing time rewatching shows they have already seen (think Friends, The Office, or Grey's Anatomy). Psychologists say we aren't being "lazy"... we're "self-soothing." In an unpredictable world, our brains crave a story where we already know the ending.

What is that one "comfort show" or movie you can watch over and over again, and you know every line by heart? Why do you think you keep going back to it?

A 2026 report on global streaming habits found that despite thousands of new shows being released last year, the average person spent one-third of their viewing time rewatching shows they have already seen (think Friends, The Office, or Grey's Anatomy). Psychologists say we aren't being "lazy"... we're "self-soothing." In an unpredictable world, our brains crave a story where we already know the ending.
What is that one "comfort show" or movie you can watch over and over again, and you know every line by heart? Why do you think you keep going back to it?

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5 Mid Mornings is the best way to ease into your workday – keeping your finger on the pulse with the news, tackling some super engaging topics, interesting world views and keeping the good music flowing. It focuses strongly on uplifting and empowering young women, but is definitely also something for the guys!