Tag Archives: social media
The Case for Paper
My No. 1 resolution is to walk to my public library (only one block away!) weekly and check out physical books rather than purchasing downloads for my e-reader. This facilitates my other two resolutions: moving more (walking to and from … Continue reading
Sensory Rest
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you’re bombarded with screens, lights, and loud noises. The purpose of sensory rest is to “decrease the amount of sensory load on your brain,” Wu says. Turning off notifications and taking a break from social media … Continue reading
Creativity
What’s something that gets in the way of your creativity, and how do you move through it? Unquestionably my phone. Like so many of us, I can get caught up in the never-ending scroll on a social media app, look … Continue reading
Earth to Gen C (Cellphone)
There are various reasons people think school kids should have their cellphones with them in class. Most of those reasons are pretty lame. Topping the list of justifications is the desire of parents to be able to communicate with their children … Continue reading
Answers
I know the answers are complicated and long. I know it’s also tempting to turn away. But I hope we don’t. I’ve learned in my lifetime that trying to outrun pain is fruitless. It always, always catches up to you. … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 