In today’s world more and more people are so busy with work, family and keeping their head above water that many fall short of an important element of success. We’re now attached to the smart device 24/7 whether your sleeping or not you’re “Plugged in” it’s unlikely you’ll even notice just how much we’ve become a slave to a device…
In recent years the internet has exploded with amazing information which benefits us all, allows us to search for anything needed in a moments notice with out delay, it’s a good thing right? However with the ability to be plugged into any resource we need you’d think we would be a much more relaxed society, but truth is…Look around, people have a layer of stress around them, information is so fast our brains can hardly keep up with it.
Social media is not age related, anyone can get an account and post whatever is on their mind for the world to read, a never ending stream of posts show up on your page. How any of us can determine what each post means or what the message is at that second is quite a challenge. Have you ever noticed people walking around in a trance starring at their device like a message from the lottery department was being transmitted?
So many of us have become totally dependent on these devices, it’s like a new wave has engulfed society and held them captive…Not allowing any of us a chance to even think about it. Which is what leads to most peoples frustration and an increase in stress levels. The chance to relax and put your feet up has become a thing of the past…Think about when you have a minute with little to do, (yea right) what is the first thing you do? read a book? write a letter? sit quietly and gather your thoughts? or pull out the smart phone and see what’s new on social media? No worries first time I thought about it I found myself looking at my smart phone whenever I had a minute.
It’s amazing how many times we all tend to look at our phones and check, email, Facebook, linked in, twitter, or many other social media platforms. Truth is when we’re engaged in any sort of platform aka, Facebook, twitter, we’re not allowing our self an opportunity to relax and slow down. When I was younger my folks would encourage me to take a little down time and gather your thoughts. A time to re-group as my father would say.
That was great advice, yet many of us ignore our selves when we get stressed-out, a simple reaction to a post on social media can lead to a stressful encounter, leaving a person stressed out, or angry and frustrated. In this fast paced world, more than ever we need to”cool it” and take time to figure out where we are as well as where we are going. Whenever we are sitting down in front of a computer of a smart device, notice your posture, are you standing up or sitting down. Are you in the crowd, of behind the stage?
How can one relax when no matter where you are or what your doing there’s always someone ready to challenge you which should be healthy right? you decide-I’d argue it’s better to be in control of a situation than a situation in control of you. Relaxation has been linked to successful people for many years.
Stress can have a negative impact on your overall health. Instead begin each day with some type of quiet time or even just a few moments to just sit still. There are many benefits to your health and wealth when you relax.
Don’t get trapped in the “I don’t have time” hamster wheel of stress and frustration.
Start today and “take five”
You’ll be glad you did
~ Stay Strong~
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~Steven~
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