Digital Wellness

November is Digital Health Month at SDSU! In this episode of the State of Wellbeing podcast, host Caitlin Walters, a wellbeing specialist, and guest Ashley Day, a staff counselor, discuss digital wellness and its importance in cultivating a balanced relationship with technology. Caitlin and Ashley share personal positives of technology use, like social connection and accessibility, but also note downsides, including reduced quality time with family and the tendency to "doomscroll." They also suggest practical strategies to counter procrastination, like breaking down tasks into manageable steps and planning study times based on individual productivity peaks. The episode underscores the role of self-awareness and intentionality in developing a healthier relationship with technology for improved wellbeing.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Listeners will be able to define digital wellness.

2. Listeners will be able to identify ways they can improve their relationship with digital technology.

3. Listeners will be able to identify some of the potential disadvantages of overuse of technology.

Processing Questions:

1. What are three ways you can improve your relationship with social media and technology.

2. What are some positives and drawbacks of digital technology use.