Tag Archives: social media
Connections in a Digital World
We are not meant to be “always on” in the way social media is, and not every thought or experience needs to be broadcast to everybody. Choosing who it might be most meaningful for or funniest to, makes the interaction more … Continue reading
Pay Attention to Where You Are Placing Your Attention
The news and constant online alerts can be unrelenting and serve to rev up an already taxed central nervous system. Give yourself regular breaks from social media, your favorite news feed, and conversations that tend to harden rather than rekindle … Continue reading
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
