Go on a digital diet(2019/1/15)

Discussion

1.How many hours a day do you spend connected to technology devices?

2.Do you feel anxious when your internet or phone doesn't work?

3.Do you think that your personal life is being impacted by the time you spend connected to the digital world?

Vocabulary

detox--special treatment to help people stop drinking alcohol,taking drugs,or stop using techonogy

achknowledge--to admit or accept that something is true or that a situation exists

compel--to force someone to do something

navigate--to understand or deal with something complicated(复杂的)

touchstone--something used as a test or standard

Get Control

Technology has overwhelmed(淹没，影响) our daily lives to the point of(达到....程度) constant distraction(不断分散注意力),Many of us can no longer focus on a single task or face-to-face conversation without wanting reach out(接触)---or retreat（退出）--to virtual world every few minutes.

Here is a foolproof（万无一失的，简单的） plan to help you regain control,focus,and establish a true connection in your life.

Do you have a  collection of tech devices?

Enough to Enouth

When you spend more time talking on the phone than you do sleeping.you know it's time for a technology detox.

Don't put your smart phone on the table when you are out at a restaurant,Keep it in your pocket or purse,unless you are actually waiting for an important call or message,If you must have it out,acknowledge it's presence (存在；出席) and inform your companions(同事) that you  are wating on something important.

Do you ever check your phone or email when at the dinner table?

Do i need it?

Ask yourself whether you really need that gadget(小工具).

There are tons of cool things in the tech world,and some of them might even improve your or your family's life,but don't feel compelled to buy every new toy that comes out,before you make a digital purchase,questions it's necessity.

Do you like buying new devices as soon as they are released ,or do you think waiting is okay?

Seek Tech Support

Navigating the wilds of wired world  can sometimes be too much to handle alone.It's okay to ask for help,and it's also okay to use technology to help "outsource self-control"when needed,Check out the many programs that assist(协助) with budgeting your time online.

Do you find yourself asking for help ? or do you usually help others with their devices?

Detox Regularly

Once a month as a family,take break from your devices for a whole day,Use that day as a touchstone to remember what life can be like without technology.

Have you ever gone on a tech detox where you went without any devices for a few days or week

Sleep device-free

Move your  chargers out of the bedroom to another room in the house,and leave your devices there overnight,They need a break from you too.

If you keep your bedroom free of digital devices,how might this improve your sleep?

Human or Device

Work toward(致力于)choosing people over the device,Yes,There will be times(有时候) when it's tricky(困难的) or nearly impossible to choose between your smart devices or laptop  and your child or your loved one  or your friend,but try to use your devices more on your own time rathern than during the time you  share with others.

Do you prefer talking face-to-face or sending  messges?

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