Today, approximately 3.9 billion children and adults play video games. Still, the gaming world is seen as unsophisticated and the domain of couch potatoes.
‘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.’
‘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.
‘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.’
‘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 this episode, Sammy talks about her book, Log Off: Self-Helf for the Extremely Online, her experience with work-life balance, and her take on social media.
‘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.’
Nathalie joins us today as we get into the science of aging, telomere length testing, and the differences in chronological age vs physiological age.
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