Technology & Sleep: 5 Ways Technology is Affecting Your Sleep and What to Do About It
‘Sleeping less is glorified in today’s economy. But when you ask some of the most successful people of our generation, the story takes a different turn. Why?’
‘Sleeping less is glorified in today’s economy. But when you ask some of the most successful people of our generation, the story takes a different turn. Why?’
‘Although modern technology was built to make our lives easier, its purpose has changed. Technology that once could merely help you with your physical needs now has the power to influence your mind, emotions, and psyche.’
‘In the future, human-embeddable technology will not only work as your in-skin wallet but could also be used to help people with disabilities, improve cognitive abilities, and even form digital immortality.’
On the first weekend of March every year, Unplug Collaborative, a nonprofit organization, hosts the National Day of Unplugging (NDU). On this day, thousands of
Your cell phone can contribute to a sedentary lifestyle, or it can help you on your fitness journey. It all comes down to how you use it.
‘It’s like you have a responsibility to present yourself to social media in a way that pleases the crowd—no matter what it takes.’
‘The concept of JOMO is all about being content with where you are in your life. It requires you to stop comparing your life with others and worrying whether you are doing something wrong by being the way you are.’
‘Since your mind is constantly engaged in absorbing digital information, you get little chance to explore yourself in the real world. And that’s not good because the real world is where things like contentment, joy, and happiness reside—the things that actually matter the most in life.’
‘Experts are calling digital dementia a modern-day health epidemic.
The symptoms of digital dementia are almost identical to dementia symptoms. The only difference is that dementia only affects people as they age.
And digital dementia can affect even children with developing brains.’
If you’re suffering from mental health problems, seeking help can be difficult. Perhaps you can’t find an available therapist or, even if you can, you
Helping you live healthier with less technology, and experiencing more joy from the technology you use.
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