740: 6 Ways to Curb Your Excessive Screen Time

The verdict is in; our lives are better because of cell phones. However, that verdict needs to be determined individually.  As a tool, the smartphone, tablet or computer is a great thing. But excessive use doesn't make anyone's life better or easier

In kids especially, excessive use of devices actually changes the structure of the brain, and not in good ways.  

Today I talk about the damage excessive use causes and ways that all of us can curb our device addiction.

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739: The Perks and Pitfalls of Cellphones and Tablets

I was thinking the other day if cell phones are improving our lives or making them worse.  Everyone seems to be glued to their devices, opting out of real conversations, moving less, etc.  So are they really helping us be better.  Like anything, there is an up side and a down side.

Today I start a two part series about our devices.  Today I am going to talk about the pros and cons of devices and tomorrow, talk about ways to curtail our overuse.

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738: Taking Back Your Life by Saying "NO"

There is one thing we are all guilty of at one time or another: we have said yes to something when we wanted to say no.  We didn't want to appear confrontational or rude so we just gave in.  Today with the help of Blogger Chatalle Blikman I talk about how to say no.

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