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A Healthier Relationship with Your Phone

February 12, 2019 by Stephanie Ware Leave a Comment

A Healthier Relationship with Your Phone

Our phones have become almost like a parasite that is quietly leeching away our happiness and productivity. The good news […]

Filed Under: Happiness & Well-Being Limiting Tech Mindfulness Social Media Tech Balance Well-Being

Why Is There a Wall Dividing America?

January 14, 2019 by Stephanie Ware Leave a Comment

Why Is There a Wall Dividing America?

“The Wall” is dividing America. Our evolutionary heritage is partly to blame. Source: Kat Jayne/Pexels If you are old enough, […]

Filed Under: Happiness & Well-Being News & Media Social Media Well-Being

Creating Sacred Spaces in Our Lives

October 15, 2018 by Stephanie Ware Leave a Comment

Creating Sacred Spaces in Our Lives

In this hyper-connected world, we need to unplug to create sacred spaces. In this plugged-in, hyper-connected world, we need time […]

Filed Under: Happiness & Well-Being Mindfulness Tech Balance Uncategorized Well-Being

Tips for Creating Sacred Spaces in Our Lives

October 8, 2018 by Stephanie Ware Leave a Comment

Tips for Creating Sacred Spaces in Our Lives

It’s beneficial to unplug and create sacred spaces. Here are some tips. In my previous post, I discussed why we need […]

Filed Under: Happiness & Well-Being Limiting Tech Mindfulness Relationships Tech Balance Well-Being

Finally! The Game-Changer for Managing Screen Time

October 3, 2018 by Stephanie Ware Leave a Comment

Finally! The Game-Changer for Managing Screen Time

Parents now have access to the most effective tool for managing screen time. Let’s be honest. We all struggle with […]

Filed Under: Happiness & Well-Being Limiting Tech Parenting Relationships Social Media Tech Addiction Tech Balance Well-Being

The Power of Friendships

August 22, 2018 by Jordan Dell Leave a Comment

The Power of Friendships

Strong friendships make our lives better. We must carve out connecting time. I’m a longtime fan of “alternative” music. While […]

Filed Under: Happiness & Well-Being Limiting Tech Mindfulness Relationships Social Media Tech Balance Well-Being Tagged With: friendship relationships tech use

How to Tackle Emerging Screen Use Problems

August 13, 2018 by Jordan Dell Leave a Comment

How to Tackle Emerging Screen Use Problems

What can we do as parents when screen problems begin to emerge? Here’s the latest video from my Tech Happy […]

Filed Under: Parenting Relationships Social Media Tech Addiction Tech Balance Tech Happy Life Model Well-Being Tagged With: parenting parenting problems parenting tips screen use TECH ADDICTION tech balance Tech Happy Life teens

Preventing Parenting Problems

August 4, 2018 by Jordan Dell Leave a Comment

Preventing Parenting Problems

In an age of screen challenges, how do we prevent problems? Hello! I’m back from a family vacation—a road trip […]

Filed Under: Happiness & Well-Being Parenting Relationships Social Media Tech Balance Tech Happy Life Model Well-Being Tagged With: parenting parenting problems parenting tips social media summer tech use TECH ADDICTION Tech Happy Life tech use

Why Can’t Screens Make Us Happy?

June 19, 2018 by Jordan Dell Leave a Comment

Why Can’t Screens Make Us Happy?

Despite the benefits of our screens, why don’t they improve overall happiness? You might have read my blog on the topic of […]

Filed Under: Brain & Neuroscience Happiness & Well-Being Limiting Tech Mindfulness Relationships Social Media Tech Balance Well-Being Tagged With: attachment connection happiness happy health hedonic adaptation hedonic treadmill smartphones

Should We Be Worried About Generation Z?

June 8, 2018 by Jordan Dell Leave a Comment

Should We Be Worried About Generation Z?

Are the worries about Generation Z merely hype or is there something to them? I recently posted a blog on the […]

Filed Under: Happiness & Well-Being Internet Safety Limiting Tech Parenting Social Media Tech Addiction Tech Balance Well-Being Tagged With: Gen Z Generation Z tech use technology use teens young people

What’s the Key to Teens Getting Happiness from Screens?

June 6, 2018 by Jordan Dell Leave a Comment

What’s the Key to Teens Getting Happiness from Screens?

How can teens achieve greater happiness from their screen use? Above, you will find my most recent vlog on my Tech […]

Filed Under: Happiness & Well-Being Limiting Tech Parenting Relationships Social Media Tech Balance Well-Being Tagged With: depression happiness psychological needs self-determination social media TECH ADDICTION teenagers

How to Maximize Happiness in a Tech-Saturated World

May 25, 2018 by Jordan Dell Leave a Comment

How to Maximize Happiness in a Tech-Saturated World

Are you seeking a happier life in this tech world? Here’s how to start. I’ve started a YouTube channel for Tech […]

Filed Under: Limiting Tech Social Media Tech Addiction Tech Balance Well-Being Tagged With: happiness TECH ADDICTION tech balance

Are the Kids Alright?

April 2, 2018 by Dr. Brooks Leave a Comment

Are the Kids Alright?

I recently was interviewed by Tara Parker-Pope of the the New York Times for a story she did entitled, “Are […]

Filed Under: Happiness & Well-Being Social Media Tech Balance Well-Being Tagged With: anxiety Ferguson Generation Z happiness Moral Combat moral panic Parker-Pope

The Pull of Screens

October 11, 2017 by Dr. Brooks Leave a Comment

The Pull of Screens

We all experience it. We all feel it on a daily basis. It is the the pull of screens. Screens […]

Filed Under: Tech Addiction Well-Being Tagged With: autonomy competence happiness psychological needs relatedness relationships screen time screens self-determination theory

Life as a Video Game

September 18, 2017 by Dr. Brooks Leave a Comment

Life as a Video Game

First, let’s get this out of the way. Our lives aren’t much like a video game. But there are a […]

Filed Under: Gaming Well-Being Tagged With: Halo happiness health meter recharge video game

Why Balance Screen Use?

August 24, 2017 by Dr. Brooks Leave a Comment

Why Balance Screen Use?

Whew! It’s been awhile since I’ve posted because I’ve been working hard on my upcoming book. The title is now […]

Filed Under: Limiting Tech Well-Being Tagged With: balance distracted driving happiness screens technology

The FOMO Problem

May 21, 2017 by Dr. Brooks Leave a Comment

The FOMO Problem

We have a FOMO problem. Chances are that you are already familiar with the term FOMO. As you probably know, […]

Filed Under: Social Media Well-Being Tagged With: curated self Dunbar's number FOMO FOMO problem social comparison

Is Social Media Causing Greater Social Isolation?

March 10, 2017 by Dr. Brooks Leave a Comment

Is Social Media Causing Greater Social Isolation?

We are more connected, in ways, than ever before. With our smartphones and social media such as Facebook, Instagram, and […]

Filed Under: Well-Being Tagged With: depression Facebook happiness social isolation social media

Relationships Are the Key to Happiness

March 2, 2017 by Dr. Brooks Leave a Comment

Relationships Are the Key to Happiness

Relationships are the key to happiness in life. There are countless studies that support this truth. One powerful example comes […]

Filed Under: Well-Being Tagged With: depression evolutionary happiness rejection relationships social media

Is the Internet Dividing Us?

December 11, 2016 by Dr. Brooks Leave a Comment

Is the Internet Dividing Us?

Well, the election is over, and many folks are still reeling. No matter what one’s political affiliation, most folks consider it […]

Filed Under: Well-Being Tagged With: confirmation bias crowd sourcing divided we fall fake news Internet dividing us social division social media united we stand

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