As Millennials, we have grown up in a world surrounded by technology. There's no question that this technology brings along convenience, but at what cost?
When it comes to work, technology allows us to explore new areas and become more efficient with our time. However, the constant feeling of being connected can be detrimental for our mental health.
Research has shown that workers who feel obligated to check professional emails outside of their designated work hours report:
It's not just our emails/text messages that are troubling either. The dawn of social media has allowed us to stay more connected with the world more than ever before, and yet we are more alone and disconnected than ever. This has led experts to declare a loneliness epidemic amongst our humanity. Personal contact and validation has been replaced by the popularity contest and #doitforthegram nature of social media.
Plus, it is not just what is being shown on our screens that’s the issue – it’s what’s being emitted (to learn more, please checkout our articles on how wireless technology could be contributing to your anxiety).
With all this said, it is time we stop living our lives on our devices and go out and experience all that the world has to offer. It's time to rekindle our relationship with Mother Nature, humanity, and with ourselves!
Here are a few tips to help you do just that.
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