The six pillars of digital well-being by Melissa

melissa841501 — 2024-05-15 04:10:13 UTC

melissa841501 — 2024-05-15 04:10:14 UTC

melissa841501 — 2024-05-15 04:46:01 UTC

Long hours in front of the screen and a bad posture can affect our health seriously. I must say that I spend more than six hours in front of the computer giving classes online and that in the future can lead to health problems such as backaches or vision problems.

melissa841501 — 2024-05-15 05:11:06 UTC

Solution:

It is necessary to keep a proper posture. To do that, I will use an ergonomic chair and adjust the height of my monitor to avoid backaches.

I will wear glasses to avoid problems with my eyes and incorporate active pauses during my workday for stretching exercises.

melissa841501 — 2024-05-15 05:20:32 UTC

Keeping in touch with others and spending hours on social media is now part our lives. I must admit that I spend a lot of time checking my facebook and instagram account.

melissa841501 — 2024-05-15 05:33:38 UTC

Solution:

I will reduce the time I spend on social media and will silence notifications. I will avoid using my mobile phone at night. Especially before going to bed.

melissa841501 — 2024-05-15 05:56:19 UTC

Lots of digital platforms are designed to be highly engaging, providing us with all kinds of information as well as social interaction. This can be distracting and make it difiicult to find time for reflection, meditation or any practices that nurture our spiritual well-being. Sometimes I find it difficult to disconnect from my electronic devices.

melissa841501 — 2024-05-15 06:00:51 UTC

Solution:

I will spend time in nature to reconnect with myself. I will also find a moment during the day to meditate and write down on a piece of paper something that has made happy that day.

melissa841501 — 2024-05-15 06:30:54 UTC

It is very common to see people spending hours on their electronic devices playing online or chatting with friends. Personally speaking, I spend lots of hours chatting on Whatsapp and that definitely affects my social life. Sometimes I use my mobile phone when I am talking to someone face to face.

melissa841501 — 2024-05-15 06:34:47 UTC

Solution:

I will avoid using my mobile phone when I go out with my friends. Futhermore, I will prioritize activities that bring me joy and a sense of connection with the real world.

melissa841501 — 2024-05-15 07:04:44 UTC

Nowadays, we can find lots of information online that can help us in many aspects in our lives. For example, we can improve our knowledge by listening to podcasts or watching videos on TED-Ed. However, we shouldn't rely a hundred percent on technology for problem-solving. I must say that I depend a lot on technology.

melissa841501 — 2024-05-15 07:09:26 UTC

Solution:

I will find activities that can stimulate my critical thinking, such as reading or crosswords. I will also rely on my background knowledge.

melissa841501 — 2024-05-15 07:15:17 UTC

Nowadays, people tend to share lots of information on social media. However, we must be know that oversharing personal information online can be dangerous. I must say that I am used to posting stories online every other day.

melissa841501 — 2024-05-15 07:19:55 UTC

Solution:

I will review my privacy settings on social media as well as be mindful of what I share online. I will avoid uploding pictures of my cousins online and if I do it I will find a way to protect their privacy.