TMHS 765 - How Social Media Impacts Human Health And Productivity

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Feb 14, 2024

Learn about the negative impacts of technology and social media on mental health and productivity. Explore how technology is intentionally designed to distract us and how social media platforms can affect self-worth and feedback. Discover the value of real-world connections and the benefits of coffee on longevity. Understand the importance of deep work, embracing boredom, and focusing on what really matters for a more fulfilling life.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

The Negative Impact of Technology and Social Media on Mental Health and Productivity

02:20 • 2min

Organifi Superfood Kit and Benefits

04:41 • 5min

The Addiction of Technology

09:24 • 8min

The Impact of Social Media on Self-Worth

17:18 • 20min

The Value of Real-World Connections and the Positive Impact of Coffee on Longevity

37:12 • 5min

The Importance of Deep Work

42:00 • 31min

Embracing Boredom and the Impact of Novel Stimuli

01:13:29 • 3min

The Formula for Thriving: Focusing on What Really Matters

01:16:54 • 3min

Daily social media use is a common practice in our modern society. And while there are many benefits to utilizing the power of social media, it can also negatively impact our mental health, sleep quality, weight, and productivity levels. The key to healthier technology habits is to practice more awareness and intentionality.

On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to hear from two incredibly intelligent experts on the topic of technology, social media, and focus. Adam Alter and Cal Newport are sharing powerful insights into the deceptive ways technology can distract us, and what we can do to create stronger boundaries around our devices and apps.

You’re going to learn about how technology is intentionally designed to distract you, how things like Facebook likes can destroy your self-esteem, and the major problem with exposing our kids to social media. This episode contains tangible tools and strategies you can use to set limits around screen time, take back control of your focus, and spend your time more purposefully doing the things that you love and value. Enjoy!

In this episode you’ll discover:

The connection between screen time and body weight in adolescents.
How many times per day the average person checks their phone.
The fascinating way tech products are designed to hook us.
How having your phone nearby can weaken your connection with others.
Why your willpower is like a gas tank.
How social media apps are purposely designed to override your willpower.
The smartest feature Facebook designed to hijack our attention.
Why humans are designed to latch onto negative feedback.
What behavioral addiction is.
How context affects addiction.
What digital amnesia is.
How to intentionally create time during your day without screens.
Why concentrating intensely allows you to learn complicated things faster.
What the digital attention economy is, and how it affects our kids.
Why we should demand more focus in our lives.
What attention residue is, and why we should be worried about it.
Different scheduling philosophies you can use to get into deep work.
Why you should practice being bored.
How narrowing your attention can make you happier and more successful.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

Foursigmatic.com/model - Get an exclusive discount on your daily health elixirs!
Organifi.com/smarterkit - Get a FREE copy of my National Bestseller Eat Smarter Family Cookbook when you buy the kit!
How Social Media Affects Our Psychology with Adam Alter – Episode 434
Protect Your Mental Energy with Cal Newport – Episode 276
Irresistible by Adam Alter
Intentionally Unplugged - Order your Unplugging Box to store your devices
Deep Work by Cal Newport

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