Evidence 5 - Digital Wellbeing by Edson Medina

Physical Health

edsonmedvar — 2024-05-16 22:34:55 UTC

Mental Health

edsonmedvar — 2024-05-16 22:46:22 UTC

I knew digital media started to get to me when I realised during and after the pandemic how anxious I felt about not replying or checking emails 24/7.

This is why, I have made the decision to only check emails while I am working. I do not reply to anyone if it is not during my working shift.

Spiritual Health

edsonmedvar — 2024-05-16 23:05:37 UTC

According to the article, digital media can interfere with our ability to be alone. I couldn't agree more with this statement since we have become too dependant on our gadgets.

So, one thing I have decided is not to take any moment for granted. If I feel like going to the cinema or just going for a walk by myself, I will.

I used to do things by myself long before the pandemic hit, but now I just don't assume them as a given. The time is now and this is my life and life is ephemeral.

Social Health

edsonmedvar — 2024-05-16 23:15:01 UTC

Digital media has affected the way we interact with other people.

On the one hand, it shortens distances, but on the other hand, we are growing apart from those we love.

This is why, I have realised I need to pay my relatives a visit more often.

Intellectual Health

edsonmedvar — 2024-05-16 23:22:32 UTC

Technology has come to change the way we learn and pick up new things.

I can say now that the least thing I want to do nowadays is to grab a book and explore it.

One thing I have chosen to do is to do courses and keep my brain working.

This is why I am doing the CESBRIT as well. I am determined to keep reading and acquiring more knowledge.

Privacy & Safety

edsonmedvar — 2024-05-16 23:31:43 UTC

Digital media can expose people easily or we can end up exposing private stuff unconsciously.

I am aware of the fact that working online is a double-edged sword. This is why, I tend to be careful with what I share and who I share it with.