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Engage with the real world in the last decade.

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Technology has permeated all areas of our lives.

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You may remember a time when there were no smartphones or even cell phones, no laptop computers, no

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social media or email.

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The advent of these technologies has brought many benefits, like rapid sharing of ideas and the ability

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to connect quickly and effortlessly with people around the globe.

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At the same time, there are potential downsides to the technology.

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Many research studies have begun to examine the effects of various technologies on that.

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Our boat being their findings include people who use Facebook more and less.

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How over time and less satisfied with their lives, seeing others as happier or more successful in their

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social media posts leads people to experience decreases in self-esteem and increases in anxiety and

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jealousy.

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Greater smartphone use at home is associated with the greater WorldCom conflict.

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More time spent on technology is linked with greater burnout.

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A greater presence of technology in the bedroom is associated with more sleep.

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Technology can be highly addicting, so it's easy to fall into patterns of overuse.

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Take a few moments to think about your own relationship with your phone and other screens and notice

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over the next few days how often you're turning to your phone or tablet.