7. Get help Used appropriately, technology can be a great servant – but it has the potential to be a dangerous master, with some experts warning that signs of technology overload are remarkably similar to drug addiction, such as being unwilling or physically unable to turn off a device
connected. In particular, too much time on social media can cause FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out), anxiety and low self-esteem. If you feel social media is not adding value to your life, schedule a break for 30 days. 5 Be present: “Be. Here. Now.” This famous phrase from spiritual teacher Ram Dass is particularly apt for our times. Challenge yourself to be present. Stop scrolling and savour taking time out, rather than rushing on to the next thing. Pay attention to the moment. 6 The eyes have it: Too much screen time can make eyes dry, scratchy and sore. Protect and support your eye
health by eating oily fish like salmon (a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids), citrus fruits and leafy greens (both are excellent sources of vitamin C, to fight age-related eye damage) and orange foods like carrots and sweet potato (packed with the antioxidant vitamins A and E,
which play an essential role in vision). Supplementing with zinc and the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin has been linked to better long- term eye health and may help delay age- related sight loss and macular degeneration.
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