Digital Wellbeing by Yiovana Ruiz

1. Physical Health

yiovero2010_ — 2023-10-16 04:19:13 UTC

It's interesting to see that the use of technology can have an impact on your physical health. After reflecting on this aspect of the six pillars, I came to the conclusion that I need to work on the time I spend in front of the screen. I don't usually give myself breaks between classes and that can cause problems to my back and eyes.

Solution: Set a timer to remind me to take short breaks to stretch and at the same time I'm going to be reducing eye strain.

2. Mental Health

yiovero2010_ — 2023-10-16 04:19:24 UTC

3. Spiritual Health

yiovero2010_ — 2023-10-16 04:19:43 UTC

Before these social media sites appeared, I think I knew how to be alone but now it's like I've lost that ability to connect with myself.

Solution: focus on my hobbies such as going for a walk or knitting.

4. Social Health

yiovero2010_ — 2023-10-16 04:19:55 UTC

I haven't realized that I don't see my friends as often as I used to. Whenever they wanted to meet I used to say no because I preferred to be alone. Taking into account what this pillar means, I think I need more face-to face interaction with my friends and with other people in general.

Solution: next time there is a meeting I'm going to be there :)

5. Intellectual Health

yiovero2010_ — 2023-10-16 04:20:08 UTC

After reflecting on this pillar, I found out that I don't do much paper reading and the fact that it increases comprehension, memory assimilation and satisfaction makes it a really appealing thing to work on.

Solution: Buy and read a physical book by the end of this month.

6. Privacy & Safety

yiovero2010_ — 2023-10-16 04:20:29 UTC

I have found out that I sometimes tend to accept a friend's request because that person is a friend's friend. However, after reflecting on this aspect of this pillar, I came to the conclusion that I must be more careful when doing that since I don't know who that person is.

Solution: Only accept friends' requests of people I know.

2023-10-29 06:38:07 UTC

Digital well-being is an important part of our overall health and well-being. By taking steps to improve our digital well-being, we can reduce the negative impacts of technology on our lives and maximize the benefits.

Good job Yiovana! Glad to see that you were able to reflect on the 6 pillars, found some aspects you need to deal with and thought about a concrete realistic solution per each pillar. In terms of content, you included the 2 images + 1 GIF + 1 LINK +1 Video + 1 audio recording. Great