#techfreeday

[collegemama11]

Both sides of the fence...

After watching Max Stossel’s talk “We’ve Been Sneaking Into Your Brains”, I think that social media has a much bigger influence in our lives than we ever could have imagined. What I found most interesting was the fact that technology and social media are designed to catch and keep your attention, so much so that it makes it very challenging to not engage every day, if not every hour.

Having internet constantly available is convenient yes, but at the same time it can be a source of distraction or even annoyance. For example, when I am trying to do homework, almost every time I sit down my phone becomes a distraction to me in one way or another. From notifications to text messages or phone calls something is always happening in my phone’s world. I can see how leaving your phone outside of the room you are studying in can help you to be more productive and retain more information. This is something that I will be doing moving forward for sure.

I related to Emma Rathbone’s article as well having been born in the early 80’s. I grew up in that generation where we started out having little to no technology, let alone internet, and as a late teen / young adult this new world began to emerge. Growing up without internet and social media was a very different time than it is for children today. As an adult there have been times where I have not had access to my phone or internet due to forgetfulness to pay the bill or a broken device, but I feel like it only affects me to a certain degree. To not have access to a phone to make a call stands out to me and worries me more than the ability to have access to the internet or social media. Its not like I have a landline at home, or a payphone at the corner, like we once had, that I could make an emergency call with. So, to me the ability to make a phone call has been narrowed to your personal cell phone, and without it your options to do so are very limited. To not have a device with that ability, even for a short period of time can give a person some anxiety.

Overall, having experienced life from both points of view, I do think that it was a much easier and less stressful time before technology and internet ruled the world. Moving forward, I am going to start implementing a day per month, if not more, where my family puts away all devices and turn off the internet for a tech free day. I do want them to know what it is like to be fully present in the moment and the day. I think that is something that everyone should experience in life.

[flourishwithfreda]

✨ Mindfulness Journaling Prompts 📔🌈

Reflect on today's joys: 🌸 What made you smile? #DailyJoyQuest

Picture your happy place: 🌅 Describe the sights, sounds, and feels. #ImaginaryEscape

Breathe deeply: 🧘‍♀️ Take 5 breaths, notice how it transforms you. #BreatheInLife

Affirm your day: 📝 Write a positive mantra for yourself. #PositiveVibesOnly

Self-love list: 🌈 Jot down 3 things you adore about you. #SelfLoveCelebration

Mindful stroll: 🚶‍♂️ Notice colors, textures, and scents around you. #WalkWithAwareness

Soulful playlist: 🎵 Create a music mix for serenity. #SoulfulSounds

Morning sip mindfulness: ☕ Describe your drink experience. #SipMindfully

Doodle joyfully: 🌸 Let creativity flow without aim. #ArtfulExpressions

Sunrise/sunset musing: 🌄 Witness nature's beauty, reflect. #SkyGazing

Connect with a loved one: 🤝 Spread positivity with a simple hello. #ConnectionMagic

Embrace emotions: 🌧️ Write freely about your feelings. #EmotionalFlow

Literary mindfulness: 📚 Read, reflect on resonating passages. #BookWisdom

Nurture a plant: 🍃 Grow with nature, tend to a tiny seedling. #PlantLove

Mindful munching: 🍎 Savor each bite consciously. #EatWithAwareness

Visual storytelling: 📷 Capture a moment, share its story. #VisualJourney

Nightly reflections: 🌙 List 3 positive moments from today. #NightGlow

Dream day planning: 🌟 Envision your perfect day. #DreamJournal

Ocean meditation: 🌊 Imagine the soothing waves, find peace. #OceanMindfulness

Digital detox challenge: 📵 Unplug, focus on analog joys. #TechFreeDay

Happy mindful journaling! 🌟💖 #MindfulMoments #JournalingMagic

[myfantasybookblog]

“Sunday Vibes” @AmethystStars

[thedruidskitchen]

I'm having an internet free day tomorrow so that I can get some other jobs done. So have a great day tomorrow and wear that new hat! . . . #goodnightworld #goodnight #lifeistooshort #quotestoliveby #quote #notech #techfreeday #druidskitchen #thedruidskitchen #nointernet #nophone #chillday (at The Druid's Kitchen) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnhLohYBsnD/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1p82i2gwksk4

[monosmokehime]

Nintendo Switch BLUETOOTH ADDED but removed WHAT?!

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