Put the gadgets away and go outside!
November 25th, 2010
A photo taken by Michael Fisher
Back in the “good old days,” there was no such thing as cell phones, iPods, the Internet, and high definition TV with 800 channels.
Today my generation can not live without its many gadgets, whether they’re texting via cell phone, playing Black Ops on their X-Box, or zoning out to iPod shuffle.
While technology is not a bad thing, overuse has many consequences: obesity from lack of exercise, reduced attention spans from multitasking, and hearing loss from wearing ear phones with the volume too high.
Charles Rex Arbogast / Associated Press
As the Greeks say, “everything in moderation.” Instead of hours spent in front of the television or on Facebook, go outside and throw the football/baseball around with friends. If you live in the country, go for a hike, a bike ride or go fishing. Make the activity interesting. Set up a capture the flag game, or play track the animal in the woods. Take your digital camera out and find interesting photo opportunities. Set a up your own blog site and post the photos, that way you still get your technology fix while also developing your artistic talents.
So even as the weather gets colder, get outdoors and have fun.
A photo taken by Michael Fisher
When’s the last time you had a snowball fight or built a snow fort? You don’t have to give up technology completely, but you’d be a lot healthier if you got some fresh air and exercise. You’d also feel better too.
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