It is therefore not surprising that people develop an addiction to it. But everything that is consumed to excess inevitably leads to a love-hate relationship... Because, we won't hide it: no response to a text message, few likes on our photos or the too perfect house of such can turn us completely upside down on occasion.

It is therefore not surprising that people develop an addiction to it. But everything that is consumed to excess inevitably leads to a love-hate relationship... Because, we won't hide it: no response to a text message, few likes on our photos or the too perfect house of such can turn us completely upside down on occasion.

WHY ARE WE ADDICTED?

WHY ARE WE ADDICTED?

Simon Sinek, a leadership expert of whom I am a big fan, covered the subject in one of his talks available on YouTube . When we receive a text, we feel good, he says. When feeling lonely or a bit down, some of us can text 10 friends just saying hi, hi, hi.

According to him, the reason is very simple: it feels good to get an answer. It's the dopamine that works. That's why we count the number of likes, and go back ten times to see *Has my Instagram slowed down or what? Did I do something wrong, don't they love me anymore? *

And unfortunately, if alcohol, tobacco, games and lotteries are reserved for adults, the new generation was left to their own devices, without warning, and served themselves in the open bar of techno. They have free access to this highly addictive chemical, even when they are under the stress of adolescence.

He adds that the majority of people experiencing financial, social, or work stress, turn to others to discuss it and thus lighten their state of mind and feel supported, but, like the generation of millennials, they do not have not learned to form deep relationships. Indeed, they will admit that many of their relationships are superficial. They will admit that they don't rely on their friends. They will even confide that their friends are likely to cancel a date, if something better comes along, because they have never practiced these skills.

So when significant tension arises in their lives, they don't turn to one person but to social media, allowing them to temporarily withdraw and find some form of peace. But, we all know now; people who spend more time on Facebook suffer more from depression than people who spend less time on this network.

Simon Sinek exemplifies techno's dark side with recognizable examples: If you're sitting down to dinner with your friends and texting someone who isn't there, that's a problem . If you're in a meeting with people you should be listening to and you put your phone on the table, you're sending a message to the rest of the room (you're not that important). And the fact that you can't put it away is because you're addicted, he argues.

So it doesn't surprise me anymore when I hear about the new trend of social media retreats. We see people announcing that they are taking cell phone breaks for a few days, then boasting about their mental health. It reminds me of the diets that we inflict on ourselves too often. After abusing salt and fat, we decide to stop eating to feel good again. Which isn't bad, but may not be the most effective long-term solution.

But just like food, there is a way to maintain a healthy relationship. Because the problem is not the cell phone, Facebook or Instagram, which can be wonderful tools, it is in the abuse, because like alcohol, drugs and games, they can make your life a nightmare.

Simon Sinek, a leadership expert of whom I am a big fan, covered the subject in one of his talks available on YouTube . When we receive a text, we feel good, he says. When feeling lonely or a bit down, some of us can text 10 friends just saying hi, hi, hi.

According to him, the reason is very simple: it feels good to get an answer. It's the dopamine that works. That's why we count the number of likes, and go back ten times to see *Has my Instagram slowed down or what? Did I do something wrong, don't they love me anymore? *

And unfortunately, if alcohol, tobacco, games and lotteries are reserved for adults, the new generation was left to their own devices, without warning, and served themselves in the open bar of techno. They have free access to this highly addictive chemical, even when they are under the stress of adolescence.

He adds that the majority of people experiencing financial, social, or work stress, turn to others to discuss it and thus lighten their state of mind and feel supported, but, like the generation of millennials, they do not have not learned to form deep relationships. Indeed, they will admit that many of their relationships are superficial. They will admit that they don't rely on their friends. They will even confide that their friends are likely to cancel a date, if something better comes along, because they have never practiced these skills.

So when significant tension arises in their lives, they don't turn to one person but to social media, allowing them to temporarily withdraw and find some form of peace. But, we all know now; people who spend more time on Facebook suffer more from depression than people who spend less time on this network.

Simon Sinek exemplifies techno's dark side with recognizable examples: If you're sitting down to dinner with your friends and texting someone who isn't there, that's a problem . If you're in a meeting with people you should be listening to and you put your phone on the table, you're sending a message to the rest of the room (you're not that important). And the fact that you can't put it away is because you're addicted, he argues.

So it doesn't surprise me anymore when I hear about the new trend of social media retreats. We see people announcing that they are taking cell phone breaks for a few days, then boasting about their mental health. It reminds me of the diets that we inflict on ourselves too often. After abusing salt and fat, we decide to stop eating to feel good again. Which isn't bad, but may not be the most effective long-term solution.

But just like food, there is a way to maintain a healthy relationship. Because the problem is not the cell phone, Facebook or Instagram, which can be wonderful tools, it is in the abuse, because like alcohol, drugs and games, they can make your life a nightmare.

HOW TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP WITH TECHNOLOGY?

HOW TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP WITH TECHNOLOGY?

If you feel that all of this is taking up too much space in your life and you would like a little more authenticity, here are my little tips to distance yourself from techno and, above all, to strive for balance.

STEP 1 - LIVE CONSCIOUSLY
Let's be aware of the time spent on our phones. Let's assess the degree of stress that its use generates. We are not talking about prohibition here, just about introspection. What motivates you to keep social media constantly at your fingertips? Without judgment, only self-esteem, it can be very enlightening to answer these questions:

What exactly am I looking for? Is it necessary? Am I in a more vulnerable state of mind? Could I do something more satisfying?

STEP 2 - FIND WHAT YOU WANT
If you list the negative things that technology and social networks bring, there is besides the discomfort that it can create, the enormous amount of time that it consumes. There are surely many more authentic and tangible things that you would like to do that could counterbalance this virtual world and thus give greater meaning to your life.

Make a list and start with what appeals to you the most. Touch, smell, create, see, give, hear, vibrate. It all belongs in the real moment and makes it possible to feel truly connected and to belong in the present moment. And when you're there, a space is created and the stress slowly dissipates!

STEP 3 - REPLACE DOPAMINE
Although pleasant, as it is prone to addiction, we try to find a more creative hobby or an activity that we miss or want to try. Reading, knitting, crafting, cooking, or any other sensory, handmade experience can help ground you in the moment and find some satisfaction.

Because obviously, removing a bad habit is often not effective. The fact of fighting against it reinforces our desire to obtain it. Thus, by changing the direction, our brain will be more easily guided and will create less resistance by offering something else.

And if that's not enough for you, move, go for a walk, meditate; the feel-good hormones will kick in again, but in a much healthier form!

STEP 4 - STRENGTHEN YOUR CONNECTIONS

I told you about it here , according to a study carried out over more than 75 years by 4 generations of Harvard researchers: the main reason for happiness and good health is due to the quality of the relationships we have. So spend time with the people you love. Be unfiltered. You will see that you will naturally be returned the listening and empathy that you will show in person. Put down your cell phones and simply chat with your children, your boyfriend or your best friend, get to know them really well and appreciate all their complexity. It will take time, but be indulgent, just be there, present, on a repetitive basis, the rest will take care of itself!

Send virtual love , it's easy, you like someone, you become their friend, but it will never be as meaningful as helping someone move or simply knowing that no matter the situation, a person is there for us.

STEP 1 - LIVE CONSCIOUSLY
Let's be aware of the time spent on our phones. Let's assess the degree of stress that its use generates. We are not talking about prohibition here, just about introspection. What motivates you to keep social media constantly at your fingertips? Without judgment, only self-esteem, it can be very enlightening to answer these questions:

What exactly am I looking for? Is it necessary? Am I in a more vulnerable state of mind? Could I do something more satisfying?

STEP 2 - FIND WHAT YOU WANT
If you list the negative things that technology and social networks bring, there is besides the discomfort that it can create, the enormous amount of time that it consumes. There are surely many more authentic and tangible things that you would like to do that could counterbalance this virtual world and thus give greater meaning to your life.

Make a list and start with what appeals to you the most. Touch, smell, create, see, give, hear, vibrate. It all belongs in the real moment and makes it possible to feel truly connected and to belong in the present moment. And when you're there, a space is created and the stress slowly dissipates!

STEP 3 - REPLACE DOPAMINE
Although pleasant, as it is prone to addiction, we try to find a more creative hobby or an activity that we miss or want to try. Reading, knitting, crafting, cooking, or any other sensory, handmade experience can help ground you in the moment and find some satisfaction.

Because obviously, removing a bad habit is often not effective. The fact of fighting against it reinforces our desire to obtain it. Thus, by changing the direction, our brain will be more easily guided and will create less resistance by offering something else.

And if that's not enough for you, move, go for a walk, meditate; the feel-good hormones will kick in again, but in a much healthier form!

STEP 4 - STRENGTHEN YOUR CONNECTIONS

I told you about it here , according to a study carried out over more than 75 years by 4 generations of Harvard researchers: the main reason for happiness and good health is due to the quality of the relationships we have. So spend time with the people you love. Be unfiltered. You will see that you will naturally be returned the listening and empathy that you will show in person. Put down your cell phones and simply chat with your children, your boyfriend or your best friend, get to know them really well and appreciate all their complexity. It will take time, but be indulgent, just be there, present, on a repetitive basis, the rest will take care of itself!

Send virtual love , it's easy, you like someone, you become their friend, but it will never be as meaningful as helping someone move or simply knowing that no matter the situation, a person is there for us.

On this, great community On my x, I wish us to be connected, balanced and well present to quietly tend towards a slower life!

On this, great community On my x, I wish us to be connected, balanced and well present to quietly tend towards a slower life!

Want to take it slow?

Want to take it slow?

SHOP

SHOP

About On my x:

IMAGINE a world where his lifestyle would have little impact on the environment and where his happiness index would see a considerable increase. 

At Sur mon x, this is the bet we took on… 

It is therefore not surprising that people develop an addiction to it. But everything that is consumed to excess inevitably leads to a love-hate relationship... Because, we won't hide it: no response to a text message, few likes on our photos or the too perfect house of such can turn us completely upside down on occasion.

It is therefore not surprising that people develop an addiction to it. But everything that is consumed to excess inevitably leads to a love-hate relationship... Because, we won't hide it: no response to a text message, few likes on our photos or the too perfect house of such can turn us completely upside down on occasion.

WHY ARE WE ADDICTED?

WHY ARE WE ADDICTED?

Simon Sinek, a leadership expert of whom I am a big fan, covered the subject in one of his talks available on YouTube . When we receive a text, we feel good, he says. When feeling lonely or a bit down, some of us can text 10 friends just saying hi, hi, hi.

According to him, the reason is very simple: it feels good to get an answer. It's the dopamine that works. That's why we count the number of likes, and go back ten times to see *Has my Instagram slowed down or what? Did I do something wrong, don't they love me anymore? *

And unfortunately, if alcohol, tobacco, games and lotteries are reserved for adults, the new generation was left to their own devices, without warning, and served themselves in the open bar of techno. They have free access to this highly addictive chemical, even when they are under the stress of adolescence.

He adds that the majority of people experiencing financial, social, or work stress, turn to others to discuss it and thus lighten their state of mind and feel supported, but, like the generation of millennials, they do not have not learned to form deep relationships. Indeed, they will admit that many of their relationships are superficial. They will admit that they don't rely on their friends. They will even confide that their friends are likely to cancel a date, if something better comes along, because they have never practiced these skills.

So when significant tension arises in their lives, they don't turn to one person but to social media, allowing them to temporarily withdraw and find some form of peace. But, we all know now; people who spend more time on Facebook suffer more from depression than people who spend less time on this network.

Simon Sinek exemplifies techno's dark side with recognizable examples: If you're sitting down to dinner with your friends and texting someone who isn't there, that's a problem . If you're in a meeting with people you should be listening to and you put your phone on the table, you're sending a message to the rest of the room (you're not that important). And the fact that you can't put it away is because you're addicted, he argues.

So it doesn't surprise me anymore when I hear about the new trend of social media retreats. We see people announcing that they are taking cell phone breaks for a few days, then boasting about their mental health. It reminds me of the diets that we inflict on ourselves too often. After abusing salt and fat, we decide to stop eating to feel good again. Which isn't bad, but may not be the most effective long-term solution.

But just like food, there is a way to maintain a healthy relationship. Because the problem is not the cell phone, Facebook or Instagram, which can be wonderful tools, it is in the abuse, because like alcohol, drugs and games, they can make your life a nightmare.

Simon Sinek, a leadership expert of whom I am a big fan, covered the subject in one of his talks available on YouTube . When we receive a text, we feel good, he says. When feeling lonely or a bit down, some of us can text 10 friends just saying hi, hi, hi.

According to him, the reason is very simple: it feels good to get an answer. It's the dopamine that works. That's why we count the number of likes, and go back ten times to see *Has my Instagram slowed down or what? Did I do something wrong, don't they love me anymore? *

And unfortunately, if alcohol, tobacco, games and lotteries are reserved for adults, the new generation was left to their own devices, without warning, and served themselves in the open bar of techno. They have free access to this highly addictive chemical, even when they are under the stress of adolescence.

He adds that the majority of people experiencing financial, social, or work stress, turn to others to discuss it and thus lighten their state of mind and feel supported, but, like the generation of millennials, they do not have not learned to form deep relationships. Indeed, they will admit that many of their relationships are superficial. They will admit that they don't rely on their friends. They will even confide that their friends are likely to cancel a date, if something better comes along, because they have never practiced these skills.

So when significant tension arises in their lives, they don't turn to one person but to social media, allowing them to temporarily withdraw and find some form of peace. But, we all know now; people who spend more time on Facebook suffer more from depression than people who spend less time on this network.

Simon Sinek exemplifies techno's dark side with recognizable examples: If you're sitting down to dinner with your friends and texting someone who isn't there, that's a problem . If you're in a meeting with people you should be listening to and you put your phone on the table, you're sending a message to the rest of the room (you're not that important). And the fact that you can't put it away is because you're addicted, he argues.

So it doesn't surprise me anymore when I hear about the new trend of social media retreats. We see people announcing that they are taking cell phone breaks for a few days, then boasting about their mental health. It reminds me of the diets that we inflict on ourselves too often. After abusing salt and fat, we decide to stop eating to feel good again. Which isn't bad, but may not be the most effective long-term solution.

But just like food, there is a way to maintain a healthy relationship. Because the problem is not the cell phone, Facebook or Instagram, which can be wonderful tools, it is in the abuse, because like alcohol, drugs and games, they can make your life a nightmare.

HOW TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP WITH TECHNOLOGY?

HOW TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP WITH TECHNOLOGY?

If you feel that all of this is taking up too much space in your life and you would like a little more authenticity, here are my little tips to distance yourself from techno and, above all, to strive for balance.

STEP 1 - LIVE CONSCIOUSLY
Let's be aware of the time spent on our phones. Let's assess the degree of stress that its use generates. We are not talking about prohibition here, just about introspection. What motivates you to keep social media constantly at your fingertips? Without judgment, only self-esteem, it can be very enlightening to answer these questions:

What exactly am I looking for? Is it necessary? Am I in a more vulnerable state of mind? Could I do something more satisfying?

STEP 2 - FIND WHAT YOU WANT
If you list the negative things that technology and social networks bring, there is besides the discomfort that it can create, the enormous amount of time that it consumes. There are surely many more authentic and tangible things that you would like to do that could counterbalance this virtual world and thus give greater meaning to your life.

Make a list and start with what appeals to you the most. Touch, smell, create, see, give, hear, vibrate. It all belongs in the real moment and makes it possible to feel truly connected and to belong in the present moment. And when you're there, a space is created and the stress slowly dissipates!

STEP 3 - REPLACE DOPAMINE
Although pleasant, as it is prone to addiction, we try to find a more creative hobby or an activity that we miss or want to try. Reading, knitting, crafting, cooking, or any other sensory, handmade experience can help ground you in the moment and find some satisfaction.

Because obviously, removing a bad habit is often not effective. The fact of fighting against it reinforces our desire to obtain it. Thus, by changing the direction, our brain will be more easily guided and will create less resistance by offering something else.

And if that's not enough for you, move, go for a walk, meditate; the feel-good hormones will kick in again, but in a much healthier form!

STEP 4 - STRENGTHEN YOUR CONNECTIONS

I told you about it here , according to a study carried out over more than 75 years by 4 generations of Harvard researchers: the main reason for happiness and good health is due to the quality of the relationships we have. So spend time with the people you love. Be unfiltered. You will see that you will naturally be returned the listening and empathy that you will show in person. Put down your cell phones and simply chat with your children, your boyfriend or your best friend, get to know them really well and appreciate all their complexity. It will take time, but be indulgent, just be there, present, on a repetitive basis, the rest will take care of itself!

Send virtual love , it's easy, you like someone, you become their friend, but it will never be as meaningful as helping someone move or simply knowing that no matter the situation, a person is there for us.

STEP 1 - LIVE CONSCIOUSLY
Let's be aware of the time spent on our phones. Let's assess the degree of stress that its use generates. We are not talking about prohibition here, just about introspection. What motivates you to keep social media constantly at your fingertips? Without judgment, only self-esteem, it can be very enlightening to answer these questions:

What exactly am I looking for? Is it necessary? Am I in a more vulnerable state of mind? Could I do something more satisfying?

STEP 2 - FIND WHAT YOU WANT
If you list the negative things that technology and social networks bring, there is besides the discomfort that it can create, the enormous amount of time that it consumes. There are surely many more authentic and tangible things that you would like to do that could counterbalance this virtual world and thus give greater meaning to your life.

Make a list and start with what appeals to you the most. Touch, smell, create, see, give, hear, vibrate. It all belongs in the real moment and makes it possible to feel truly connected and to belong in the present moment. And when you're there, a space is created and the stress slowly dissipates!

STEP 3 - REPLACE DOPAMINE
Although pleasant, as it is prone to addiction, we try to find a more creative hobby or an activity that we miss or want to try. Reading, knitting, crafting, cooking, or any other sensory, handmade experience can help ground you in the moment and find some satisfaction.

Because obviously, removing a bad habit is often not effective. The fact of fighting against it reinforces our desire to obtain it. Thus, by changing the direction, our brain will be more easily guided and will create less resistance by offering something else.

And if that's not enough for you, move, go for a walk, meditate; the feel-good hormones will kick in again, but in a much healthier form!

STEP 4 - STRENGTHEN YOUR CONNECTIONS
I told you about it here , according to a study carried out over more than 75 years by 4 generations of Harvard researchers: the main reason for happiness and good health is due to the quality of the relationships we have. So spend time with the people you love. Be unfiltered. You will see that you will naturally be returned the listening and empathy that you will show in person. Put down your cell phones and simply chat with your children, your boyfriend or your best friend, get to know them really well and appreciate all their complexity. It will take time, but be indulgent, just be there, present, on a repetitive basis, the rest will take care of itself!

Send virtual love , it's easy, you like someone, you become their friend, but it will never be as meaningful as helping someone move or simply knowing that no matter the situation, a person is there for us.

On this, great community On my x, I wish us to be connected, balanced and well present to quietly tend towards a slower life!

On this, great community On my x, I wish us to be connected, balanced and well present to quietly tend towards a slower life!

Want to take it slow?

Want to take it slow?

SHOP

SHOP

About On my x:

IMAGINE a world where his lifestyle would have little impact on the environment and where his happiness index would see a considerable increase. 

At Sur mon x, this is the bet we took on…