Media Balance

Information that comes to us through the internet, often through a tablet, smartphone, or laptop.

• Digital Media

• Media Balance

• Digital Habits

• Unplug

• Red Flag Feeling

Using media in a way that feels healthy and in balance with other life activities (family, friends, school, hobbies, etc.)

• Digital Media

• Media Balance

• Digital Habits

• Unplug

• Red Flag Feeling

When something happens on digital media that makes you feel uncomfortable, worried, sad, or anxious.

• Digital Media

• Media Balance

• Digital Habits

• Unplug

• Red Flag Feeling

To engage in activities that don't involve devices, apps, or the internet.

• Digital Media

• Media Balance

• Digital Habits

• Unplug

• Red Flag Feeling

Behaviors we do often or regularly with digital media and devices.

• Digital Media

• Media Balance

• Digital Habits

• Unplug

• Red Flag Feeling

Kendall likes to relax before bed by watching funny videos on her phone, but she often loses track of time and doesn't go to sleep until really late. Then she has a hard time waking up for school in the morning, making her feel grumpy. Thinking about the Digital Habits Checkup, what would be an appropriate challenge for Kendall to try?

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• Using her phone to chat with friends instead of watching videos.

• Setting a timer to watch videos for 15 minutes, then putting her phone on a charger in another room at night.

• Forcing herself to go to sleep early without having a moment to relax.

• Watching videos earlier when she's doing her homework.

Kaira likes to create art, especially paintings. But lately Kaira has been so busy keeping up with friends online that there never seems to be enough time. Imagine you're Kaira. What should you do?

• Wait until your schedule slows down. You can always do your art later.

• ​​​​Use a sketching app while watching videos so you can focus on two things at the same time.

• Schedule time to paint and turn off your phone during that time. It's important to do the things you like.

• Cross this activity off your list because you can't do everything.

Is the following a benefit or a drawback of being "connected" all the time?

I can keep in touch with my friends and family.

• Benefit

• Drawback

Is the following a benefit or a drawback of being "connected" all the time?

I feel like I always have to respond to messages right away. Even if I don't want to.

• Benefit

• Drawback

Is the following a benefit or a drawback of being "connected" all the time?

Being online can distract me from being present with my family.

• Benefit

• Drawback