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3. Have Fun: Instead of relying
on technology to keep you occupied,
take up a sport or hobby. Try kickboxing (it’s a great stress reducer);
take a group hike; sign up for a cooking class; or sift through Meetup.com
until you find a group with a topic
that suits your interests. Whatever it
is you decide to do, make sure it’s fun
and fabulous!
4. Buddy System: Find a friend
who is open to joining you on your
goal to cut back technology usage.
Whether it’s for exercise or to combat
technology overuse, having a buddy
is always a good idea as a means of
support.
5. Balance is Best: When
coupled with balance, there’s nothing
wrong with technology. As with most
things in life, moderation is king.
There are many benefits to the world
of technology as long as it doesn’t
become all consuming. So, stop and
smell the roses. Make sure they’re real
roses – and not the ones created in
Photoshop!
POWER IT OFF!
Are You Addicted To Technology?
By Annette Racond, Staff Writer
As technology becomes even more
sophisticated, so does our dependence on sundry gadgets and devices.
It’s nearly impossible to eat a meal in
a restaurant – or even sit in a movie
theater – without someone talking
on the phone or glued to their cellphone screen. Many people are even
oblivious to the fact that someone is
sitting across from them at the dinner
table.
Technology has become the new
addiction. Among other symptoms of
technology addiction, many people
experience a loss of interest in hobbies and social activities; an inability
to shut off phones or other devices
for even short periods of time; and
making sure such devices are always
at arm’s length. Some die-hard technology buffs are even getting physi-
cal ailments, such as carpal tunnel
syndrome.
Below are five suggestions for
handling what you feel might be
an addiction to technology. If the
problem persists, there are programs,
- such as The Bridge to Recovery in
Bowling Green, Kentucky (www.
thebridgetorecovery.com) - that
work with individuals with a host of
addictions – including technology
addiction.
1. Just Say No: Elect to have a
no technology day over the weekend
– or any day you have a light schedule. Leave your technology gadgets
in off mode (or pause) and fight the
temptation to turn them back on
until the desired time period has
lapsed. If you feel compelled to quit
your no-technology commitment by
mid-morning, think about why you
feel this way. Why does it feel almost
life-threatening to spend the day
sans technology? Is there anything
comforting about being free of technology? If so, describe some of the
benefits.
About the Author
Annette Racond is a Certified Health
Coach who has had her work published in The New York Times, The
Miami Herald, Chicago Sun-Times
and Newsday, along with other major
publications.
2. Be Here: While you’re in the
company of friends and family, listen
closely to what people around you
are talking about and become aware
of your surroundings. Practicing
mindfulness can give you a different
perspective on life. What does your
food taste like? Can you feel empathy
for the people around you? How does
it feel to be immersed in the present
moment?
?
Do you
have an
inability
to shut
off phones or
other devices
for even short
periods of time?
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