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Apr 2023
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2329: Digital Wellbeing - Managing the ...

NEIL C. HUGHES
About this episode

In today's episode of Tech Talks Daily, we are joined by Sam Flynn, a Digital Wellbeing Coach with 12 years of experience as a social media trainer. Sam discusses the importance of managing the negative aspects of technology in our lives and shares valuable insights into how we can consciously use the digital world to minimize its negative impact on our focus, time, sleep, mental health, and creativity.

 

In this episode, Sam covers:

  • The challenges of smartphone addiction and its consequences
  • Strategies for maintaining a healthy relationship with technology
  • Tips for managing digital wellbeing in personal and professional life
  • Turning off notifications, using blocking apps, and other practical steps
  • How Sam overcame her own phone addiction and now helps others
  • Leveraging Business Psychology to improve productivity in teams

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Sam Flynn as she shares her expertise and personal journey to help individuals and teams achieve a healthy balance between the digital world and their overall wellbeing. Don't miss this episode of Tech Talks Daily for valuable insights and actionable tips on mastering digital wellbeing!

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