Overcoming Internet Addiction For Dummies
David N. Greenfield
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
Overcoming Internet Addiction For Dummies
David N. Greenfield
About This Book
A guidebooktobeating internet addiction and screen overuse and for living a fuller life
There'sno escaping it?we live in a digital world. We work, play, socialize, and learn online, and the Internet provides many amazingopportunities.Unfortunately, because of our basic biology, we'reall susceptible to overuse and addiction to screens. Video games, social media, porn, and even scrolling online, tapsinto thatpleasurabledopamine reward system.So, when is it time to log off or put the phone down and get help? Overcoming Internet AddictionForDummies gives you the information, resources, andthe self-assessment tools you needto discover how much is too much, along with practical suggestions on what to do about it.
Learnhow to take back controlofyourtime and attentionâor help your kids or loved ones get control of theirs.Thiscomprehensive, user-friendly overview ofInternet addiction is full ofhelpful and proven methods to help foster a healthy, balanced, and sustainable life with screens.
- Discover the basic biology of addiction, including why children and teens areespeciallysusceptible.
- Become aware of the cognitive, psychological, and physical effects excess Internet and screen use.
- Learn how social media, video gaming, and Internet pornography could be getting in the way of real-time living.
- Find out why smartphones are not smart for you to use all the time.
- Understand the science of how and why you can become addicted to your screens so you can unplug more easily and use your time for what matters most.
- Empower yourself and your children to build a positive relationship with the Internet and digital technology.
This bookcan helpyou and your loved ones plug back into life and show youwhereyou can find information, resources, support, and treatment. Overcoming Internet Addiction is about taking back control of your time and attention and learning to manage your screen use, so it doesn't manage you.