In "Phone Off Life On: Finding Balance in the Digital Age," author Ranjot Chahal presents a compelling exploration of the modern-day digital dilemma and offers practical solutions to reduce smartphone usage. This thought-provoking book delves into the allure of technology, the downsides of digital overload, and the impact on physical and mental health. Through insightful chapters, readers will discover techniques to disconnect for a happier life, reconnect with themselves and others, and thrive in the offline world. With 100 actionable ways to reduce smartphone dependency, this book provides a roadmap to achieving a healthy relationship with technology and embracing a more fulfilling and present life. Whether you're seeking personal growth or seeking to raise digital-aware children, "Phone Off Life On" is a must-read guide for navigating the digital age mindfully and finding true balance in an interconnected world.

This evidence-based, user-friendly guide presents a 30-day digital detox plan that will help you set boundaries with your phone and live a more joyful and fulfilling life. “I wrote The Anxious Generation to help adults improve the lives of children. Many readers have asked me for a version of the book aimed at helping adults and teens help themselves. Catherine Price has written the best such book.”—Jonathan Haidt Do you feel addicted to your phone? Do you frequently pick it up “just to check,” only to look up forty-five minutes later wondering where the time has gone? Does social media make you anxious? Have you tried to spend less time mindlessly scrolling—and failed? If so, this book is your solution. Award-winning health and science journalist and TED speaker Catherine Price presents a practical, evidence-based 30-day digital detox plan that will help you break up—and then make up—with your phone. The goal: better mental health, improved screen-life balance, and a long-term relationship with technology that feels good. This engaging, user-friendly guide explains how our smartphones and apps are designed to be addictive and how the time we spend on them is increasing our anxiety and damaging our abilities to focus, think deeply, form new memories, generate ideas, and be present in our most important relationships. Next, it walks you through an effective and easy-to-follow 30-day plan that has already helped thousands of people worldwide break their phone addictions and feel more fully alive. Whether you need help for yourself or for your family, friends, students, colleagues, clients, or community, How to Break Up with Your Phone is the ultimate guide to digital detoxing. It’s guaranteed to help you put down your phone—and come back to life.

A behavioral scientist explores love, belongingness, and fulfillment, focusing on how modern technology can both help and hinder our need to connect. A Next Big Idea Club nominee. Millions of people around the world are not getting the physical, emotional, and intellectual intimacy they crave. Through the wonders of modern technology, we are connecting with more people more often than ever before, but are these connections what we long for? Pandemic isolation has made us even more alone. In Out of Touch, Professor of Psychology Michelle Drouin investigates what she calls our intimacy famine, exploring love, belongingness, and fulfillment and considering why relationships carried out on technological platforms may leave us starving for physical connection. Drouin puts it this way: when most of our interactions are through social media, we are taking tiny hits of dopamine rather than the huge shots of oxytocin that an intimate in-person relationship would provide. Drouin explains that intimacy is not just sex—although of course sex is an important part of intimacy. But how important? Drouin reports on surveys that millennials (perhaps distracted by constant Tinder-swiping) have less sex than previous generations. She discusses pandemic puppies, professional cuddlers, the importance of touch, “desire discrepancy” in marriage, and the value of friendships. Online dating, she suggests, might give users too many options; and the internet facilitates “infidelity-related behaviors.” Some technological advances will help us develop and maintain intimate relationships—our phones, for example, can be bridges to emotional support. Some, on the other hand, might leave us out of touch. Drouin explores both of these possibilities.

Embark on a transformative journey in "Digital Detox: Reclaim Your Life, Find Balance And Unplug In The Digital Age." In a world overflowing with digital distractions, this self-help guide offers a lifeline for those seeking harmony in the digital age. Dive into the heart of the digital detox movement and discover practical strategies to regain control of your life. Explore the theme of balance as you learn to disconnect from the constant buzz of screens and reconnect with the real world. This book will help you break free from the shackles of technology, offering insights, tips, and a roadmap to lead a more mindful, balanced, and fulfilling life. Unplug, find your inner peace, and discover the joy of being present in the moment. "Digital Detox" is your essential guide to reclaiming your life from the digital chaos.

In "Digital Detox: Finding Balance in a Hyperconnected World," author B. Vincent delves into the heart of the digital age's impact on humanity. With the internet now linking over half the global population, its influence is pervasive, altering lifestyles and reshaping relationships with the world, others, and ourselves. Yet, amidst the convenience and connectivity, lies a dark underbelly: addiction, obsession, and a loss of meaning. In this insightful exploration, B. Vincent navigates the terrain of digital drugs and their adverse effects, offering a comprehensive overview of detox methods and strategies. From societal implications to personal well-being, each chapter peels back the layers of our hyperconnected existence, culminating in B. Vincent's own perspective on the path forward. "Digital Detox" is a timely call to action, inviting readers to reclaim control over their digital lives and rediscover the balance that has been lost in the relentless march of progress.

The Home in the Digital Age is a set of multidisciplinary studies exploring the impact of digital technologies in the home, with a shift of emphasis from technology to the people living and using this in their homes. The book covers a wide variety of topics on the design, introduction and use of digital technologies in the home, combining the technological dimension with the cognitive, emotional, cultural and symbolic dimensions of the objects that incorporate digital technologies and project them onto people’s lives. It offers a coherent approach, that of the home, which gives unity to the discussion. Scholars of the home, the house and the family will find here the connection with the problems derived from the use of domestic robots and connected devices. Students of artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, big data and other branches of digital technologies will find ideas and arguments to apply their disciplines to the home and participate fruitfully in forums where digital technologies are built and negotiated in the home. Experts from various disciplines ・ psychologists and sociologists; philosophers, epistemologists and ethicists; economists; engineers, architects, urban planners and designers and so on ・ and also those interested in developing policies for the home and family will find this book contains well-founded and useful ideas to focus their work.

Step Into a Brighter Future for Our Children: Navigating the Digital Landscape In a world increasingly dominated by screens, how do we safeguard the innocence of childhood and the mental well-being of our next generation? "Rewired: Reclaiming Childhood in a Screen-Dominated World" embarks on a critical journey, examining the profound impact of technology on our children and offering a beacon of hope for parents and educators. From the mesmerizing grip of smartphones to the vast universe of social media, the digital age presents a unique set of challenges that parents of past generations never encountered. The book meticulously dissects the Digital Dilemma, shedding light on the psychological effects of screen time and its alteration of the childhood experience. Yet, amidst the digital chaos, there lies a path to reclaiming a balanced, healthier life for our children. The essence of mental health in the digital realm is unraveled in comprehensive chapters that delve into the correlations between digital consumption and the mental well-being of children. The narrative compellingly draws connections between the rise in anxiety and depression with the digital world's excesses, advocating for "Screen Time vs. Green Time" and the critical need to strike a harmonious balance. As the social fabric continues to unravel, the decline in face-to-face interactions has become glaringly apparent. This book doesn't just highlight problems; it equips you with strategies and tangible actions. Learn how to navigate the virtual playground, setting healthy boundaries through a family media use plan, and fostering sociability and real-life connections that bridge generations. Digital Detox: Theory and Practice emerges as a vital chapter, offering insights and evidence on the benefits of unplugging, while the later sections of the book inspire innovation beyond consumption and detail how to cultivate a supportive community for change. The journey concludes with actionable steps for parents and educators, providing resources and tangible advice for nurturing healthy digital habits. Prepare to be empowered as you embark on this crucial quest to balance technology and traditional childhood experiences. This book isn't just a guide; it's a movement toward a brighter, more balanced future for our children in the digital and AI age.