Digital addiction

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DIGITAL ADDICTION

Saturday, 24 May, 14

By staring at a screen for an average of 8 hours a day...

... digital addiction has been engrained into our lives

Facebook, the world’s most popular social media website, has over 1 billion active

71% of online adults have a Facebook accounts - Pew Research Center

90% of Americans own a cell phone...

... and 29% of them admit they cannot live without it

Usage of technology has its benefits and promotes

success ...

... however, over usage has negative effects both mentally and physically

Therefore, technology must be used

in MODERATION!

By limiting the time wasted on your phone and laptop, you can enjoy your immediate

surroundings free of distraction

No longer are you isolated, obsessing over social media...

... instead your real social life improves!

Studies have shown a positive correlation between limiting screen usage and

improved sleep patterns!- ZEISS Digital Testing

Improved sleep patterns results in more energy!

With more time available from cutting

technology usage...

... You can spend your time elsewhere!

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

Technology isn’t all bad...... However, it must be used in an efficient manner

Social Media must not be used frivolously..

Let it organize your social life rather than consume

it!Saturday, 24 May, 14

So Use Your Time!

- Exercise Moderation - Be Efficient

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