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Breaking the Burnout Cycle: Regaining Focus in a Distracted World with Professor Cal Newport

A New Way of Being

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The Alarming Effects of Technology on Younger Generations

This chapter examines the detrimental effects of smartphones and social media on the mental health of the iGen population, highlighting rising anxiety and self-harm rates. Through research data, the discussion emphasizes the urgent need to address the distress technology causes in young individuals.

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