Class Talk Fall 2016

Being disconnected from the electronic world was not as bad as I thought it was. It was actually peaceful not being on my phone, I was more aware of my surroundings and it gave me a lot of time to relax and reflect. I was actually able to study without being distracted, however it was very hard to study without using my computer and powerpoints. Not having my phone or electronics helped me focus and actually retain the information I was reading. I found myself getting board at times so I did take a walk as a study break. The last thing I noticed was that I felt really disconnected from my loved ones. I normally text or talk to my fiancé most of the day, so not being able to talk to him was very hard. Other than that it was not too hard to accomplish, and is a possible request. I thought it was a good assignment to allow us to see how heavily we rely on technology and that taking a day to step back from it can be beneficial.

Being disconnected from the electronic world was not as bad as I thought it was. It was actually peaceful not being on my phone, I was more aware of my surroundings and it gave me a lot of time to relax and reflect. I was actually able to study without being distracted, however it was very hard to study without using my computer and powerpoints. Not having my phone or electronics helped me focus and actually retain the information I was reading. I found myself getting board at times so I did take a walk as a study break. The last thing I noticed was that I felt really disconnected from my loved ones. I normally text or talk to my fiancé most of the day, so not being able to talk to him was very hard. Other than that it was not too hard to accomplish, and is a possible request. I thought it was a good assignment to allow us to see how heavily we rely on technology and that taking a day to step back from it can be beneficial.

Being disconnected from the electronic world was not as bad as I thought it was. It was actually peaceful not being on my phone, I was more aware of my surroundings and it gave me a lot of time to relax and reflect. I was actually able to study without being distracted, however it was very hard to study without using my computer and powerpoints. Not having my phone or electronics helped me focus and actually retain the information I was reading. I found myself getting board at times so I did take a walk as a study break. The last thing I noticed was that I felt really disconnected from my loved ones. I normally text or talk to my fiancé most of the day, so not being able to talk to him was very hard. Other than that it was not too hard to accomplish, and is a possible request. I thought it was a good assignment to allow us to see how heavily we rely on technology and that taking a day to step back from it can be beneficial.

Being disconnected from the electronic world was not as bad as I thought it was. It was actually peaceful not being on my phone, I was more aware of my surroundings and it gave me a lot of time to relax and reflect. I was actually able to study without being distracted, however it was very hard to study without using my computer and powerpoints. Not having my phone or electronics helped me focus and actually retain the information I was reading. I found myself getting board at times so I did take a walk as a study break. The last thing I noticed was that I felt really disconnected from my loved ones. I normally text or talk to my fiancé most of the day, so not being able to talk to him was very hard. Other than that it was not too hard to accomplish, and is a possible request. I thought it was a good assignment to allow us to see how heavily we rely on technology and that taking a day to step back from it can be beneficial.

Being disconnected from the electronic world was not as bad as I thought it was. It was actually peaceful not being on my phone, I was more aware of my surroundings and it gave me a lot of time to relax and reflect. I was actually able to study without being distracted, however it was very hard to study without using my computer and powerpoints. Not having my phone or electronics helped me focus and actually retain the information I was reading. I found myself getting board at times so I did take a walk as a study break. The last thing I noticed was that I felt really disconnected from my loved ones. I normally text or talk to my fiancé most of the day, so not being able to talk to him was very hard. Other than that it was not too hard to accomplish, and is a possible request. I thought it was a good assignment to allow us to see how heavily we rely on technology and that taking a day to step back from it can be beneficial.

Being disconnected from the electronic world was not as bad as I thought it was. It was actually peaceful not being on my phone, I was more aware of my surroundings and it gave me a lot of time to relax and reflect. I was actually able to study without being distracted, however it was very hard to study without using my computer and powerpoints. Not having my phone or electronics helped me focus and actually retain the information I was reading. I found myself getting board at times so I did take a walk as a study break. The last thing I noticed was that I felt really disconnected from my loved ones. I normally text or talk to my fiancé most of the day, so not being able to talk to him was very hard. Other than that it was not too hard to accomplish, and is a possible request. I thought it was a good assignment to allow us to see how heavily we rely on technology and that taking a day to step back from it can be beneficial.

I chose Sunday to disconnect from social media and spent the day with family. As hard it was to resist not using my computer to check emails or check social media, I noticed after a while my stress went down because I was not constantly checking my phone for texts and didn’t have to look at emails about bills, deadlines, etc.

I know a lot of my stress comes from worrying about missing deadlines and keeping up with school and work, but it was actually very therapeutic to just put it down. I actually studied with just my textbook that day and did not use any apps to look up meds or look at PowerPoints which was a little inconvenient but I also had less distractions and felt I got more studying done.

Also, one thing I noticed is how rude and annoying it is when you talk to someone and they look at their phone or have to reply to texts. I feel I try my best to not do this, but it reminded me to stop looking at my phone or laptop while someone is talking because it really does take away the humanity of natural face to face communication.

Overall, I think technology is a blessing and a curse. It does help us succeed and makes life more convenient, but it also makes us take simple everyday things for granted because we miss the details when we are glued to a phone.

I chose Sunday to disconnect from social media and spent the day with family. As hard it was to resist not using my computer to check emails or check social media, I noticed after a while my stress went down because I was not constantly checking my phone for texts and didn’t have to look at emails about bills, deadlines, etc.

I know a lot of my stress comes from worrying about missing deadlines and keeping up with school and work, but it was actually very therapeutic to just put it down. I actually studied with just my textbook that day and did not use any apps to look up meds or look at PowerPoints which was a little inconvenient but I also had less distractions and felt I got more studying done.

Also, one thing I noticed is how rude and annoying it is when you talk to someone and they look at their phone or have to reply to texts. I feel I try my best to not do this, but it reminded me to stop looking at my phone or laptop while someone is talking because it really does take away the humanity of natural face to face communication.

Overall, I think technology is a blessing and a curse. It does help us succeed and makes life more convenient, but it also makes us take simple everyday things for granted because we miss the details when we are glued to a phone.

I chose Sunday to disconnect from social media and spent the day with family. As hard it was to resist not using my computer to check emails or check social media, I noticed after a while my stress went down because I was not constantly checking my phone for texts and didn’t have to look at emails about bills, deadlines, etc.

I know a lot of my stress comes from worrying about missing deadlines and keeping up with school and work, but it was actually very therapeutic to just put it down. I actually studied with just my textbook that day and did not use any apps to look up meds or look at PowerPoints which was a little inconvenient but I also had less distractions and felt I got more studying done.

Also, one thing I noticed is how rude and annoying it is when you talk to someone and they look at their phone or have to reply to texts. I feel I try my best to not do this, but it reminded me to stop looking at my phone or laptop while someone is talking because it really does take away the humanity of natural face to face communication.

Overall, I think technology is a blessing and a curse. It does help us succeed and makes life more convenient, but it also makes us take simple everyday things for granted because we miss the details when we are glued to a phone.

On Sunday afternoon I put away all my gadgets for several hours and took a break from studying. I asked my sister to go on a walk with me around the neighborhood, which she agreed to, but I had a heck of a time convincing her to leave her phone at home. As we were walking my sister asked if I asked her to walk because we needed to talk about something serious. I laughed and said no, but as I thought about it later I realized that we really only put down our devices and give each other undivided attention when something is really serious. We have the mindset that our interpersonal interactions are cheap and commonplace, but those moments are what give us life. 

When this concept is applied to the clinical setting, it makes me realize the importance of connecting with patients. By using technology in a healthy way I hope to show them that I care, that I’m listening, and that they are important. Technological devices are wonderful tool that make incredible impact on the work we do, but we need to be mindful of when they become a crutch in our interactions.