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Are You “Technostressed”? Ever-changing, ever-improving technology is a wonderful part of our modern world, but it can also be an additional stressor in our everyday lives. It seems that the list of hot, new gadgets grows longer every day. How does being constantly accessible, being a multitasking marvel, having constant reminders of what you haven’t done yet, and sorting an overload of information affect your stress level? Do you occasionally find yourself overwhelmed or even a bit lonely when you are face to face with your computer instead of your friends, families, or coworkers? The hurried, plugged-in life can be exhausting and nerve-racking, especially if you get an incomprehensible error message on your computer screen the night before a big paper is due!
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Sometimes it seems as if all the technology that is supposed to make our lives easier actually adds to the balancing act. Here are a few tips for reducing your stress level and avoiding a “technology takeover”: