Thesis: Be More Mindful of the Time You Spend Using Technology.

Thesis: Be more mindful of the time you spend using technology.

Introduction:

* Nowadays, technology has gone too far. I bet you always hear the phrase, "My IPhone runs my life." Or "Without my phone I'd be lost."

* People now depend on technology to manage their daily lives. According to Lynda Moultry Belcher, a writer, editor and public relations professional, "The more advanced society becomes technologically, the more people begin to depend on computers and other forms of technology for everyday existence."

* Do you consider this as a technological advantage? Well, some do. But let me just tell you some technological disadvantages and how it can negatively affect our lives.

Body:

* According to Sheri Hosale, a writer of topics focusing on women, parenting, and personal growth and development

"The impact of technology on our social, mental, physical and environmental health can be devastating if we don't keep ourselves in check." Don't believe that? Here's how:

I. Social life (with a complete sentence or two explaining each issue below)

1. Isolation

a. Lack of social skills

b. Lack of social bonds

c. Lack of sexual boundaries

2. Lack of privacy

3. Higher level of deceit

4. Development issues in children

5. Lack of empathy and more violence

II. Mental health (with a complete sentence or two explaining each issue below)

1. Depression and stress

2. Addiction

3. Warped sense of reality

4. Neurosis

5. Constant distraction

6. Shortened attention span

III. Physical health (with a complete sentence or two explaining each issue below)

1. Obesity

2. Blackberry/iPhone thump

3. Neck and head pain

4. Poor sleep habits

5. Loss of hearing and eye sight

IV. Environmental