49 min
How to Decrease Anxiety and Get Focused in a Hyper Texting Digital World with Caitlin Begg MindBodySpace
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- Health & Fitness
In this episode of the MindBodySpace Podcast, Dr. Juna speaks with sociological researcher and Authentic Social founder Caitlin “Caity” Begg about the effects of digital communication and hyper-communication on human relationships and interactions. They discuss how the rise of texting, social media, and constant connectivity has impacted the way we converse, date, work, and even think. Caity provides insights from her research on improving communication and promoting more presence despite our tech-driven world.
Main Discussion Points:
How asynchronous communication (non real-time like texts) and hyper-communication (excess texts/notifications) causes anxiety and misinterpretations
The importance of establishing communication norms, especially when dating or starting new relationships
How starting the day reading physical books helps focus, productivity, creativity
Caity's “progression to analog” tips like phone-free mornings, taking film photos, and being present with people
Effects of digital communication on social skills and mental health
Advice for parents on limiting screen media for kids and having open discussions
Caitlin “Caity” Begg studied sociology at Harvard and wrote her thesis on digital communication and relationships. She founded her company Authentic Social in 2016 to improve workplace communications. Caity speaks globally on making human connections in a tech-driven world.
Authentic Social provides business and communication strategies for companies, with a focus on optimizing technology's role in human interaction. Their research is aimed at facilitating effective and less alienating communication in a digital age.
https://caitybegg.com/
https://authsocial.com
http://linkedin.com/in/caitlinbegg
http://instagram.com/caityb
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In this episode of the MindBodySpace Podcast, Dr. Juna speaks with sociological researcher and Authentic Social founder Caitlin “Caity” Begg about the effects of digital communication and hyper-communication on human relationships and interactions. They discuss how the rise of texting, social media, and constant connectivity has impacted the way we converse, date, work, and even think. Caity provides insights from her research on improving communication and promoting more presence despite our tech-driven world.
Main Discussion Points:
How asynchronous communication (non real-time like texts) and hyper-communication (excess texts/notifications) causes anxiety and misinterpretations
The importance of establishing communication norms, especially when dating or starting new relationships
How starting the day reading physical books helps focus, productivity, creativity
Caity's “progression to analog” tips like phone-free mornings, taking film photos, and being present with people
Effects of digital communication on social skills and mental health
Advice for parents on limiting screen media for kids and having open discussions
Caitlin “Caity” Begg studied sociology at Harvard and wrote her thesis on digital communication and relationships. She founded her company Authentic Social in 2016 to improve workplace communications. Caity speaks globally on making human connections in a tech-driven world.
Authentic Social provides business and communication strategies for companies, with a focus on optimizing technology's role in human interaction. Their research is aimed at facilitating effective and less alienating communication in a digital age.
https://caitybegg.com/
https://authsocial.com
http://linkedin.com/in/caitlinbegg
http://instagram.com/caityb
Sign up for podcast updates & special tips in your inbox HERE
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindbodyspace/support
49 min