Work from home (WFH) has been the ‘normal’ ever since the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak last year. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in changes to the working arrangements of millions of employees who are now based at home and may continue to work at home for quite some time. The emergence of new technologies has made possible working from anywhere for many employees. The expansion of remote work has led to the omission of …
Do you find yourself constantly texting, surfing the internet, sending emails, using applications and playing games? Depending on how much time and effort you put into those situations, you may have a problem with excessive cell phone use. Overuse of your cell phone can lead to reduced quality of personal relationships and lack of productivity in daily life. The typical cell phone user touches his or her phone 2,617 times every day. 2,617 times! Most people, on …
Do you find yourself constantly texting, surfing the internet, sending emails, using applications and playing games? That we are living in an age of near constant digital distraction is now old news. You have also likely heard that the urge to pick up our devices is similar to other forms of behavioral craving. Like gambling or shopping craving, it releases a small shot of dopamine in various regions of the brain and keeps us coming …
Too much time spent online can cause a host of emotional and physical problems, damage personal relationships, and decrease performance at work or school. Nevertheless, Internet addiction is a growing issue. However, if you are struggling with the problem, you can overcome it by taking steps to limit your Internet usage, filling your time with alternative activities, and seeking support. Internet addiction is a growing threat for children and adults worldwide. Learn more about why …
It’s about time we all admitted we’re too addicted to our cell phones. From non-stop selfie-taking to endless scrolling through Facebook and Instagram, it’s easy to forget to put the tech down and get addicted to social media even in situations when we really need to. It seems we’re well aware of the huge effect our cell addiction is having on our lives, but we’re not prepared to do much about it. People mostly reach out for …
