This document discusses digital addiction and the negative impacts of excessive technology usage. It notes that the average person spends 8 hours per day staring at screens. While technology provides benefits and can promote success, overuse has been linked to mental and physical health issues like poor sleep. The document recommends using technology in moderation to enjoy immediate surroundings without distraction. Limiting screen time has been shown to improve sleep patterns and provide more energy. This allows people to spend additional time on other activities and pursue a healthier lifestyle.

1. DIGITAL ADDICTION
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2. By staring at a screen for an average of 8
hours a day...
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3. ... digital addiction has been engrained
into our lives
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4. Facebook, the world’s most popular social
media website, has over 1 billion active
users
71% of online adults have a Facebook
accounts - Pew Research Center
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5. 90% of Americans own a
cell phone...
... and 29% of them admit
they cannot live without it
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6. Usage of technology has its
benefits and promotes
success ...
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7. ... however, over usage has negative
effects both mentally and physically
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8. Therefore, technology must be used
in MODERATION!
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9. By limiting the time wasted on your phone and
laptop, you can enjoy your immediate
surroundings free of distraction
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10. No longer are you isolated, obsessing over social
media...
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11. ... instead your real social life improves!
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12. Studies have shown a positive correlation
between limiting screen usage and
improved sleep patterns!
- ZEISS Digital Testing
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13. Improved sleep patterns results in more energy!
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14. With more time
available from cutting
technology usage...
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15. ... You can spend your time elsewhere!
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16. And live a healthier lifestyle!
“Research says that
kids who watch
more than two hours
of TV a day are
more likely to be
overweight”
“Too much screen
time may lead to eat
and sleep disorders”
- AAP - AAP
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17. Technology isn’t all bad...... However, it
must be used in an efficient manner
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18. Social Media must not be
used frivolously..
Let it organize your social
life rather than consume
it!
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19. So Use Your Time!
- Exercise Moderation - Be Efficient
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