Digital Wellness: Your Personal Health Guide

Understanding how technology affects your wellbeing Building healthy digital habits Creating balance in your connected world

What Does Digital Wellness Mean to You?

Think about your daily technology use How does technology make you feel? When do you feel most balanced with your devices?

What is Digital Wellness?

The practice of maintaining a healthy relationship with technology Balancing online and offline activities Being intentional about how, when, and why we use devices Understanding both benefits and risks of digital tools

The Digital Wellness Wheel

Why Digital Wellness Matters for You

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Digital Day Reflection

Track your device pickups for 10 minutes Notice: What triggers you to check your phone? Rate your mood before and after checking Share one observation with a partner

Understanding Your Digital Triggers

Boredom - reaching for stimulation Social anxiety - checking for validation FOMO - fear of missing out Habit - automatic behavior without conscious choice

Helpful vs. Problematic Digital Use

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The Science of Digital Dopamine

Dopamine is your brain's reward chemical Likes, comments, and notifications trigger dopamine release Your brain craves more of these 'hits' Understanding this helps you make conscious choices

How Do Apps Keep You Engaged?

What features make you want to keep using an app? Have you noticed infinite scroll? What about push notifications? How do you feel when you get likes or comments?

Digital Wellness and Sleep

Blue light affects your natural sleep cycle Stimulating content keeps your brain alert Poor sleep impacts mood, learning, and health Your bedroom can be a phone-free zone

Create Your Digital Sunset Routine

Choose a time to wind down from screens Plan 3 non-digital activities for before bed Design a charging station outside your bedroom Set up your phone's 'Do Not Disturb' schedule