‘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.’
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.
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.
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.’
‘Bethany joins us today to discuss her latest project, “Create with Conscience.” We also talk about the balance between technology and a healthy lifestyle, the difficulties end-users face when trying to build that balance.’
‘In this episode, Cathy Cooke shares her story of how she came to be so interested in the science and study of sleep habits, her trial and error attempts to fix her own sleep, and where she found the right information.’
‘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.’
“Receiving a smartphone notification sends our brain into overdrive, triggering anxiety and stress, and at the very least, hyper-vigilance, which is meant to protect ourselves from predators, not the phone.”
‘Technology affects almost every aspect of modern life. But because of this, most things in our lives depend on tech. And that’s causing some serious problems.’
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