In 2011 it was reported that 35% of adults in America owned a smartphone. A follow up to that study saw figures go up dramatically as 81% of adults in America reported to have a smartphone in 2019. We work, shop, watch, learn, connect, scroll, post and call, all on a screen. The world and all it has to offer are right at our fingertips. Convenience isn't just a nice thought anymore, it's the norm. With all the technology we have, just sitting in our laps, how are we handling it? Do we thrive off of all our screen time, or have we become its prisoner? The answers to these questions are interesting, and they vary depending on who you ask. It’s a pretty hot topic and there’s a lot of investigating going on about the effects of screen time on our mental health. The pandemic made screen time a necessity, whether it was for your business or your kids doing online school. Long term effects will be an ongoing research study, but some professionals are weighing in on this topic and we are ready to dive in with what we know so far.
We’ve coined the phrase, “all things are fine in moderation,” and there is some good truth to that statement. The same can be said for our screen time. It is fine in moderation, but an excessive amount can affect our mental health, our outlook and our perception of ourselves. Some of the negative results of too much screen time can be:
It seems like the negative side of things always makes the loudest noise. There are some really great things about screen time that bring wonderful benefits:
Moderation is the key to most things in life, and screen time is no different. Way to balance screen time so it’s beneficial but not detrimental:
Moderation Is KEY
We mentioned how moderation is the key to almost everything in life, and using your screen time in moderation with appropriate boundaries and breaks is the best way to maximize your use of technology without letting it control you and consume you. Stay connected but also stay present to your life and appreciate the ones you share life with.
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Sources:
https://discoverymood.com/blog/how-does-screen-time-affect-mental-health/
https://blog.valleywisehealth.org/negative-effect-of-screen-time-adults-children/
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