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Are Apps Stressing You Out
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‘Learn to relax and engage your brain in an analogue way’
In this episode of The Serial Stress Killer Podcast Chris discusses the importance on not relying on technology and devices to control your life. He also discusses the affect of sleep tracking apps on your devices and how they can actually have the opposite affect on your sleep than what they’re made for.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- I came across a recent article which indicated that sleeping apps on mobile phones may be making us focus on the wrong things. Thus, increasing the amount of time we’re spending stressing, obsessing and focusing on things such as our sleep quota.
- Some research shows that these sleep tracking apps have actually made being able to sleep worse and I’ve got to agree. Some say there’s no need to track your sleep.
- It’s not just sleeping apps that can try help us with our life. There’s apps for everything these days.
- I think we need to be careful when constantly looking for shortcuts with living life because there’s only so many dopamine hits we can get from using technology.
- If you’re using lots of apps to control your lifestyle, then try go analogue for a while. It may not give you the instant reward however over time it may help you stop obsessing over how you’re living your life.
BEST MOMENTS
“Some research shows that these sleeping apps can cause insomnia or extreme sleep deprivation.’
‘Obsessing over a topic is rarely beneficial.’
‘I know I get my best ideas when I down tools and stop being productive for a couple of hours.’
‘It’s gotten to the point where we’ve forgotten how to think without a digital prompt.’
‘You don’t need an app to relax, sleep or meditate.’
VALUABLE RESOURCES
https://rebrand.ly/sskplaylist01
ABOUT THE HOST
After many years of dealing (badly) with personal stress for over 20 years, Chris Hackett is on a mission to help people understand and overcome stress and anxiety by tackling the problem head-on.
CONTACT METHOD
Contact the show
https://serialstresskiller.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/serialstresskiller
https://www.instagram.com/serialstresskiller
Support the show - https://www.patreon.com/serialstresskiller
What’s been your favourite episode so far? Connect with Chris to let him know - admin@serialstresskiller.com
48 episodes
Archived series ("Inactive feed" status)
When? This feed was archived on May 22, 2022 07:43 (). Last successful fetch was on July 15, 2020 10:04 ()
Why? Inactive feed status. Our servers were unable to retrieve a valid podcast feed for a sustained period.
What now? You might be able to find a more up-to-date version using the search function. This series will no longer be checked for updates. If you believe this to be in error, please check if the publisher's feed link below is valid and contact support to request the feed be restored or if you have any other concerns about this.
Manage episode 237374654 series 2479707
‘Learn to relax and engage your brain in an analogue way’
In this episode of The Serial Stress Killer Podcast Chris discusses the importance on not relying on technology and devices to control your life. He also discusses the affect of sleep tracking apps on your devices and how they can actually have the opposite affect on your sleep than what they’re made for.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- I came across a recent article which indicated that sleeping apps on mobile phones may be making us focus on the wrong things. Thus, increasing the amount of time we’re spending stressing, obsessing and focusing on things such as our sleep quota.
- Some research shows that these sleep tracking apps have actually made being able to sleep worse and I’ve got to agree. Some say there’s no need to track your sleep.
- It’s not just sleeping apps that can try help us with our life. There’s apps for everything these days.
- I think we need to be careful when constantly looking for shortcuts with living life because there’s only so many dopamine hits we can get from using technology.
- If you’re using lots of apps to control your lifestyle, then try go analogue for a while. It may not give you the instant reward however over time it may help you stop obsessing over how you’re living your life.
BEST MOMENTS
“Some research shows that these sleeping apps can cause insomnia or extreme sleep deprivation.’
‘Obsessing over a topic is rarely beneficial.’
‘I know I get my best ideas when I down tools and stop being productive for a couple of hours.’
‘It’s gotten to the point where we’ve forgotten how to think without a digital prompt.’
‘You don’t need an app to relax, sleep or meditate.’
VALUABLE RESOURCES
https://rebrand.ly/sskplaylist01
ABOUT THE HOST
After many years of dealing (badly) with personal stress for over 20 years, Chris Hackett is on a mission to help people understand and overcome stress and anxiety by tackling the problem head-on.
CONTACT METHOD
Contact the show
https://serialstresskiller.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/serialstresskiller
https://www.instagram.com/serialstresskiller
Support the show - https://www.patreon.com/serialstresskiller
What’s been your favourite episode so far? Connect with Chris to let him know - admin@serialstresskiller.com
48 episodes
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