‘We’re going to extremes to do things that can gather hollow likes, comments, shares and increase our popularity among netizens.
But in the course of getting people to “like” you, unknowingly, you fall victim to many of the problems that tag along with social media. Have a look.’
‘But somewhere in this busyness of trying to handle everything, a new mother could lose out on some critical aspects of her relationship with the baby – like bonding with the newborn, caring for them, letting them feel her presence, and so on.’
‘Our internet-connected gadgets like cell phones, computers, laptops, and tablets expose our brains to overwhelming amounts of information. And this is one of the reasons why problems like sleep disorders, digital dementia, and poor attention spans are rising at an alarming rate.’
I can’t tell you to simply stop being busy and take care of your health instead. It’s not that simple. But there are things you can do to take better care of your health while still being present to address your other responsibilities.
In this guide, I’d like to offer some ideas on how you can do that.
Certainly, doodling is unlike traditional art, requiring almost no skills. But surprisingly, that’s also what seems to make doodling so great for your mental health.
Although our fast-paced lifestyle is to blame for this massive rise in sleep deprivation among the general population, scientists think that our modern electronic gadgets also have something to do with it.
When we’re emotionally attached to things, we tend to hold on to them—even if those things are not good for us.
That’s why, according to experts, tech addiction is something we actually choose to hold on to. We have an emotional attachment to our devices.
Today, it seems like difficulty focusing has become the problem of the 21st century. You decide to laser-focus on something, and half an hour later, you find yourself mindlessly scrolling your social media news feed.
So, why can’t we focus?
The root problem is that modern gadgets like cell phones and tablets are designed as if multitasking is a virtue.
There are badges, notifications, banners, and ads, all designed to create an environment of constant interruption and task-switching.
But what science says is that we’re much more (or even only) productive when we’re single-tasking.
‘And, as you may have already guessed, technology’s effects aren’t limited to children and teenagers. Several studies have found that prolonged tech use induces isolation and unhappiness in adults, possibly increasing the risk of developing depression.
But this problem isn’t without a solution.’
Helping you live healthier with less technology, and experiencing more joy from the technology you use.
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