Your mind and body will thank you for it!

How Mindful Are You About Your Tech?

You might not realize how “mindless” you are acting when using technology.

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For this reason, it might be in your best interest to start with a little self-assessment.

For example, how are you sitting right now?

Are you slouched over or sitting upright?

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Use Technology Purposefully

We all know what using technology mindlessly looks like.

This looks radically different and can be a liberating experience.

Consider your social media usage.

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Instead of mindlessly scrolling endless feeds, use it only to connect with friends and family.

Similarly, it’s possible for you to use technology mindfully when pursuing specific health and fitness goals.

Most smart devices come equipped with activity-tracking apps, and there are countless third-partyapps to help you stay fit.

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it’s possible for you to also look at this list ofseveral ways to avoid becoming a smartphone addict.

Recognizing that you’re having these feelings is an important first step in doing something about them.

After all, the experience of our mind is the experience of our life.

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If you don’t, check out one of themany meditation appsand get started today.

Experiment with setting up defined times for when you engage with technology.

you’re free to also use schedules to remind you to be more mindful.

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you’re free to do this by imagining that you are talking to others face-to-face.

If what you have to say is not all three of these adjectives, don’t say it.

Constant distractions and attention-hoarding notifications are antithetical to mindful technology use.

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By being fully engaged and purposeful in your technology usage, you might dramatically improve your well-being.