For many people, social media has become an addiction. They find it difficult to stop scrolling through their apps, reading, or posting the latest updates. But as we all know, sometimes life gets in the way, and we must get to work. Some have found a new way to put down their phone. They go…
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If you’ve listened to even just a few episodes of my podcast, you know I spend a ton of time on the internet. Sure, I post a lot, like a decade’s worth of daily podcasts and weekly video blogs. But I spend most of my time reading, listening, watching, and learning. And the one thing…
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You don’t have to be a fan of the season to know that Spirit Halloween is the place to go for quick and easy costumes. But many make fun of the stores. That’s because they pop up in closed retail outlets and are long gone every year shortly after the 31st. But this week, they’ve…
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We can all agree that some people have too much time on their hands. People have wished famed cartoon character George Jetson a Happy Birthday for the past few days. And when they do, they’re saying that today, July 31, 2022, is the day he is born. Yes, he’s a fictional character from the 1960s,…
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Many people have expressed their concern about how social media is causing mental health issues for our young people. I was reading the news online recently and encountered a story about bigorexia. It was a term I’d never heard before and expected the story to be about weight. But what I found was extremely concerning…
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Friendship is much different today than before the debut of social media. Who are our close friends today? Do we have to know these people outside of social media? Many platforms have been so focused on helping you reach large numbers of people they’ve forgotten about those who are close to you. A couple of…
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Most of us have been engaging in social media activity for roughly fifteen years. And while some people spend less time online, many are spending more time trying to be seen and heard. Experts say that some seem to be oversharing now, more than ever before. And that may point to something more concerning…
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You may have seen people on social media discussing what you should do if you get lost on a hike in the woods. Everywhere you look people suggest you change your voicemail to let people know you’re in distress. And while that may seem like good advice, a rescue team warns that what you’re seeing…
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Everyone knows, what you can say can be used against you in a court of law. But over the last decade, plus what you type could be just as dangerous. And now that everyone is using social media, the things you wrote could hang over your head forever…
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If you’re anything like me, you like to test your knowledge regularly. I’ll admit, I’m a sucker for trivia games and online quizzes. And, one thing I’ve found recently is that I’m spending more time with these quizzes and games…
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