Dr. Laurie Santos
Dr. Laurie Santos is Professor of Psychology and Head of Silliman College at Yale University. Professor and podcast host Dr. Laurie Santos is an expert on human cognition and the…
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The pandemic has us all glued to our screens. Smartphones, tablets, laptops, and TVs provide vital information, social connection, and distractions—but excessive or unstructured screen use can increase anxiety, reduce focus, and worsen stress. Catherine Price, founder of Screen/Life Balance and author of How To Break Up With Your Phone, shares her tips to develop healthy screen habits, set digital boundaries, and make sure our devices enhance our happiness, not our anxiety.
Resources Mentioned:
– “How to Create Screen-Life Balance When Life Has Shifted to Screens,” (The New York Times, 2020)
Related episodes of “The Happiness Lab”:
– “Dial D for Distracted”
– “Tame Those Devices: 10 Tips to Achieve Digital Balance”
– “How to Kick Bad Habits (and Start Good Ones)”
– “Reconnect with the Moment”
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