1. Increased physical and mental health: Technology addiction can render an individual stationary and often sedentary because their devices require their complete attention. Unplugging frees up a person’s mind and body, which may motivate them to become more active. Additionally, carving out tech-fr...
Anothereffectivewaytocombatsmartphoneaddictionistoprovidestudentswithalternativeactivities.Encouragingphysicalactivities,socialinteraction,andoutdooractivitiescanhelpstudentsbreakfreefromtheirsmartphones.Thiscanalsoimprovetheiroverallwellbeingandhelpthembecomemoreproductive. 3.UseAppsforMonitoringandControl Thereareseveralappsav...
Addiction is a progressive condition that often begins subtly but can eventually take over every aspect of a person’s life. Whether it involves drugs, alcohol, gambling, or even behaviors like internet use, addiction is marked by an inability to control use despite negative consequences. The fir...
Set daily app limits. Use reminders to take deep breaths before checking notifications. Replace screen time with healthier coping skills like reading or walking outside. These small steps help reduce overall digital addiction and increase mindfulness practices. 3. Creating Phone-Free Zones at Home Se...
Decreasing your social media use or putting in the work to combat an internet addiction can make it easier to live by your own standards and put your FOMO behind you. 3. Practice gratitude Instead of feeling intense FOMO over what you don’t have, be intentional about expressing thankfulness...
Addiction recovery is a deeply personal process that requires healing on multiple levels—physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual. While conventional treatments such as therapy, support groups, and medication are essential, hands-on art therapy is emerging as a transformative complement to these...
The Prompt with Trevor Noah | Episode 4: How can large language models help people combat addiction?What if you could have a friendly chat with an AI coach that knows how to help you quit smoking? That’s the idea behind Dr. Jonathan Bricker’s...
A more effective, although also more complicated, way to combat information overload is the digital detox, when you put away your devices for a certain amount of time. For best results, do this on a regular basis. You can combine detoxes with nature excursions, exercise, or activities with...
Messages should be digital and inclusive (including ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ individuals). Messages should contain health 'harm' warnings. Furthermore, support services should be well signposted for adolescents. Further research is needed to halt teenage E-cigarette addiction.E Watt...
I used to ignore my peripherals, but these 3 things made me change my mind I used to spend lots of money on components and very little on peripherals, but I was wrong. Computing Monica J. White 3 days ago I can’t choose between Google and Apple, and it just got much harder ...