Editor’s Note: We’ve become so accustomed to a constant connection with our mobile phones or laptops or iPads that we may not even realize the cumulative stress they’re adding to our lives. Yes, we can play games on them and keep up with family and friends, but they also tether us to our jobs, to our bosses, to any work disasters that may happen at any time of day. We recommend the following tips for setting boundaries.
Here are some practical suggestions for reducing the negative impact of the net on your brain and magnifying its positive effects.
Ration your e-mail: E-mail is one of the chief sources of distraction since so many of us feel compelled to check for new messages throughout ...
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