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5 Tips to Be More Mindful With Your Tech

By Kara Douglass Thom

Use these tips and strategies to make your tech work for you.

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Should Social Media Carry Warning Labels?

By Ella Roberts

Yes, according to U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, who calls for tobacco-style warnings on social media platforms.

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What to Do When the News Stresses You Out

By Jon Spayde

Experiencing headline anxiety? Protect your mental health with these calming tips.

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Discover True Fun (Hint: No Screens Are Involved)

By Jessie Sholl

Escape digital distractions to reconnect with what really matters — real fun.

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Following “Fitfluencers”

By Katie Virnig

Want #fitspo you can trust? Experts offer advice on engaging mindfully with fitness- themed social media content.

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How to Be More Mindful With Email Communications

By Sharon Salzberg

It can be difficult to accurately convey an emotional tone in an email, which makes it easy for misunderstandings to happen. Here is guidance to ensure your message’s intention is accurately received.

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How to Help Kids Navigate Online Dieting Advice

By Katie Dohman

While it’s hard enough for adults to resist the allure of online diet advice, the challenges for kids can be even greater. These experts offer thoughts for talking to your children about what they’re seeing on social media.

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How to Become a Digital Minimalist

By Cal Newport, PhD

A three-step plan to streamline your digital life and reclaim time for what matters most to you.

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5 Healthy-Living Experts Share Their Strategies for Using Tech Mindfully

By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC

We reconnected with five of our past cover-story personalities for insights on building healthier habits with our devices.

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ONE HEALTHY HABIT:
Avoid Screens at Bedtime

By Experience Life Staff

This month’s One Healthy Habit challenge puts time limits on your tech use for better rest at night — and an easier start the next day.

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Spring Cleaning Goes Digital

By Callie Fredrickson

Six steps for tidying up — and securing — your computer and other digital devices.

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7 Ways to Spot Misinformation on Social Media

By Kaelyn Riley

On social media, separating fact from fiction isn’t always easy. Use these tips to help cut through the noise.

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How to Use Technology Intentionally and Avoid Using it to Escape Your Emotions

By Katherine Reynolds Lewis

Technology has reshaped the way we process our feelings. This expert advice can help us navigate the digital emotional landscape more smoothly.

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