Episode 3: Creating Connection in a Digital World
As technology advances each day, our society is using digital devices more and more in their daily lives. While many connections are being made across social media platforms, text messaging, dating apps, video game chat rooms and beyond, our relationships off screen have taken the back seat. In fact, National surveys have shown that only 14% of teens feel that they have had a helpful or productive conversation with any trusted adult about their digital life. By pausing and reflecting on the way we consume our technology devices, we can find ways to form better connections, improve productivity and build interpersonal relationships in an increasingly digital world.
In this episode Tom Herzog, Chief Operating Officer, sits down with Tracy Foster, Co-Founder and Executive Director of START, to discuss the obstacles of digital health that kids, teens and even adults across the world are facing when it comes to the way we use technology in our everyday lives. Tune in as the duo discusses the link between mental well-being and screentime, creating and setting boundaries with technology, unplugging and resources for proactive digital health.
Join us as we discuss:
- Navigating a digital reality
- How to be more present and productive in our daily lives
- Using technology devices in a meaningful way
- Being intentional with our social media platforms
- Using ‘hope’ as a guide to restore connections and build relationships
As you reflect on your digital health, start a conversation with your friends and family to improve your life with less screen time. START has curated a variety of tools to guide these important discussions including a Screen Sanity Group Study Guide, Social Media Playbook, Smartphone Toolkit and much more at www.westartnow.org/resources
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