Where is your phone? Do you have the television on? How about the radio? Did you know that Americans use electronic media over 11 hours each and every day? Whether it be your smartphone, television computer or radio we’re plugged into some type of technological media throughout the day. Doesn’t this seem out of hand?
Growing up my family and I had dinner every night. We would sit at the table and laugh over the events that occurred that day and just enjoyed each others company while we enjoyed our mothers deliciously prepared home cooked meal. Back then it was uncommon for the phone to ring but if it did we were not allowed to answer it and get up from the table. It wouldn't even cross our mind to answer it as we were completely immersed in each others company and enjoyment. With my family today we follow the very same principles by placing any cell phone tablet laptop device away as a strict rule or guideline.
This day and age we cannot run away from technology. It’s in our homes, it’s in our workplace and it’s in on the streets- it’s absolutely everywhere! But what we can do is to take the time away from it all and just truly unplug!
Instead of turning on the TV at night try picking up a book, read a magazine play some cards with another family member or friend and do something other than looking at the screen. Go camping, take a hike, and turn your phone off while dropping it in your backpack. We forgot how liberating and free it can feel to be completely unplugged.
This week try to make an extra effort and get away from technology in your world. Enjoy the many non-technological fruits of life that are available to us all. Stay well and have happy technology-free adventures! As always if you have any questions regarding any retirement investment concerns feel free to visit and reach me online at: www.StandardCapitalFinancial.com or by phone at (201) 425-8018
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