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  • Say Bye to Social Media

    Say Bye to Social Media

    Daily writing prompt
    Do you need a break? From what?
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    If I were to take a break, I would say bye to social media.

    In the hypermediated world dominated by social media and digital gadgets I strongly feel that we are surrendering our autonomy.

    Being addicted to digital gadgets waiting for that one like or comment has slowly taken control of our lives without our notice.

    As mentioned by Cal Newport in Digital Minimalism its high time we realized this and use digital gadgets and social media judiciously.

    Say Bye to Social Media

    Read this post to know more:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/surrendering-freedom-to-social-media/

    To know more about Cal Newport, please visit this link:

    https://calnewport.com

  • Guard against Solitude Deprivation

    Guard against Solitude Deprivation

    How is Solitude Important in our lives?

    In his book Digital Minimalism the author Cal Newport educates us to guard against Solitude Deprivation.

    Spending quality time with ourselves is very important for leading an anxiety free and fulfilling life.

    This is when we should completely avoid digital means like social media.

    This is defined as follows:

    Guard against solitude deprivation

    For another insight from the same book wherein the menace of social media and addiction has been mentioned, visit the following link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/why-is-igen-group-prone-of-depression/

    To know more about Cal Newport and his work, please visit:

    https://calnewport.com

  • Best Advice to Millennials

    Best Advice to Millennials

    The best piece of advice to Millennials and Gen Z

    The best piece of advice I have ever heard and would like to pass on to Millennials is mentioned below.

    My teenage was much different from that of modern day millennials. There are these two things which are driving modern day millennials crazy:

    1. Instant gratification – Through channels such as Amazon wherein you instantly get what you want. The absence of instant gratification leads to feeling of anxiety and stress. PATIENCE is the KEY.
    2. Addiction to social media – The fear of missing out forces these millennials to seek a dopamine shot through Likes and Shares on social media platforms. JUDICIOUS use of SOCIAL MEDIA is the KEY.

    Unfulfilled needs due to 1 and 2 lead to feeling of anxiety, depression and even suicidal cases in modern day millennials.

    Nothing highlights this better than the following Simon Sinek quote:

    Best Advice to Millennials

    For a similar insightful post please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/social-media-addiction-versus-alcoholism/

    To know more about Simon Sinek and his work, please visit the link below:

    https://simonsinek.com

  • The Birth of Gen Y Millennial

    The Birth of Gen Y Millennial

    Daily writing prompt
    Share what you know about the year you were born.
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    The year which is regarded as the birth of the Gen Y generation is a very significant one. The birth of the Gen Y millennial age and its contrast with Gen X is indeed a huge topic of interesting debate.

    The Gen Y era has seen the exploding growth of internet social media and other digital platforms.

    Though this generation comes across as tech savvy and brilliant individuals but they are known to be victims of instant gratification.

    Simon Sinek has done a lot of research on how instant gratification can lead to anxiety and stress.

    The Birth of Gen Y Millennial

    Read this blog post to know more on instant gratification and its harmful effects.

    Simon Sinek’s wonderful advice to millennials can be read from this link. This is where he insists on more patience from such individuals.

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/are-you-a-gen-x-millenialthis-is-why-you-should-be-mindful-of-instant-gratification/

    https://www.adeccogroup.com/future-of-work/latest-insights/simon-sineks-advice-millennials-learn-to-be-patient

  • The PAIN KILLER named SOCIAL MEDIA

    The PAIN KILLER named SOCIAL MEDIA

    To know more on the pain killer named social media, please read the following blog post.

  • Avoid SOCIAL MEDIA Overuse. Why?

    Avoid SOCIAL MEDIA Overuse. Why?

    Bloganuary writing prompt
    If you could un-invent something, what would it be?
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    Though it has numerous benefits, just for its numerous side effects and addiction, if I could un-invent something it would be avoid of SOCIAL MEDIA overuse.

    The proliferation of social media platforms and instant gratification associated is leading to numerous harmful side effects.

    For Gen X millennials, addicted to social media and the expectation of instant gratification is leading to increasing cases of depression, anxiety and suicide.

    The ONLY way to avoid this addiction is to guard against OVERUSE of social media and use it judiciously.

    Read these very insightful blogs to understand the harmful effects related to addiction of social media.

    How is “social media addiction” similar to “alcoholism”
    Are you a Gen X Millenial?This is why you should be MINDFUL of INSTANT GRATIFICATION..

    And finally I will end by giving a link to one of my favorite books that encourages you to stay away from social media for DEEP WORK.

  • Avoid Addiction to Social Media. Why?

    Avoid Addiction to Social Media. Why?

    Bloganuary writing prompt
    In what ways do you communicate online?
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    Whenever I am communicating online I ensure the most OPTIMUM use of communication tools including SOCIAL MEDIA. All of this to avoid being addicted to social media.

    There has been elaborate research which illustrates that constant exposure to social media, online tools and related addiction is similar to alcoholism and addiction to drugs.

    Instant gratification that comes as a result of these online tools, makes us restless and especially for Gen X millennials is leading to anxiety, depression and suicide.

    Though social media and other online tools carry a lot of benefits, their usage must be optimal.

    Read some very insightful blogs which throw more light on the same topic.

    Are you ADDICTED to SOCIAL MEDIA? THIS is for you.
    Are you a Gen X Millenial?This is why you should be MINDFUL of INSTANT GRATIFICATION..
    Are you losing FOCUS?Time to reduce your SOCIAL MEDIA presence..

    Visit this wonderful video of Simon Sinek and his take on social media addiction.

  • Social Media Addiction versus Alcoholism

    Social Media Addiction versus Alcoholism

    If there is one thing I could stay away from more often, it would be social media. When we compare social media addiction versus alcoholism we find lot of similarities.

    Social media addiction makes us restless with a constant surge of dopamine flow.

    The feeling is very similar to being addicted to cocaine or alcohol and has very harmful effects.

    Hence we should make use of our social media time and attention with thorough caution.

    The below post has more details.

    How is “social media addiction” similar to “alcoholism”

  • Social media addiction and alcoholism

    Social media abuse is increasing by the day.

    Getting addicted to social media is very common in the age of high speed internet and smart phones

    Like alcoholism , social media craving is addictive and both release the addictive chemical named “dopamine” that causes short term happiness.

    As a result of this , addicts crave for instant gratification , in the absence of which depression results

  • The power of human bonds

    Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled “Together is Better”

    Social media and its proliferation has made life convenient and made virtual connections a reality

    In spite of this , social media or for that matter video calls can never be a substitute for “face to face” communication.

    This is because all human beings are social animals and crave for social connections and bonds to feel safe.Nothing can be a substitute for this.