tech-life balance

The Pace of Modern Life I spent last weekend in a big city and was, as always, struck with the higher pace (it literally seems like there is a high correlation between population and pedestrian walking speed!). What I was...

Let’s face it. Digital technology like the internet, smartphones, social media, laptops, tablets, email, wearables, streaming, has disrupted our way of living in just 20 years. With many upsides for sure, but at what cost? Global depression rates have been...

In two groundbreaking moves over the past couple months, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has not only officially classified social media as a "public health hazard" and an "environmental toxin," but also filed a lawsuit against TikTok, Instagram, Facebook,...

Technology use can have both positive and negative impacts, and this perhaps becomes even more apparent during the holidays: Do you scroll away and get that short term feel good and dopamine kick but look back in January wondering where...

Recently, my 7-year-old son woke up at 3 am and said he'd had a nightmare. He was physically shaking and when I asked why, he said he was afraid. After much comforting he told me that he'd watched a scary...

FOMO (fear of missing out) is an anxiety-based feeling that others are experiencing something exciting or fulfilling, and we are missing out on it. While many think of FOMO as a trivial part of teenagers' development, in today's hyper-connected world...

Screen-time continues to be a hot topic around the globe. Despite new moderation legislation coming out, the big tech companies being increasingly scrutinized, and a growing awareness of the dark side of a tech overdose, the usage of smartphones, social...

May 6th is Digital Wellness Day. It is an opportunity to optimize your relationship with technology and those around you. Call it a motivator, catalyst, or excuse. It is a great chance to reflect on your current "digital well-being," and...

Unplugging is not all or nothing. It is about becoming aware, reflecting, finding balance, and having fun! National Day of Unplugging (March 4th) provides a great reason for us to connect with people in personal ways, engage in non-tech activities,...

Did you know that March 19th is Phone Free Day?   Phone Free Day was started by Taino Bendz, an engineer based in New Zealand with 10 years experience in the tech sector. He’d had enough of how adults were...