Too Much Tech?

Today is just like any other day. You stayed up a little bit later than you planned last night and you are expected to wake up at 9:00AM for your first class. What do you do? [[1. Set your phone alarm for 9:00AM]] [[2. Set your alarm clock to wake you up]] [[3. Force your roommate to wake you up]]

Phone strikes 9 and what happens? BEEP BEEP BEEP! Do you... [[1]] stop it and set a new timer [[2]] stop it and check social media or any notifications that gathered through the night [[3]] stop it and start getting ready for class

The clock strikes 9 and what do you hear? BEEP BEEP BEEP! Do you... [[1]] Snooze it [[2]] Turn it off and check social media and all your new notifications [[3]] Get up and get ready

At this point it would be a little rude to go back to sleep so you have to just suck it up for [[3]] seconds, get out of bed, and get ready

Your new alarm went off and now you really have to get out of bed or else you will be late for class. You start to get ready by going to the bathroom brushing your teeth, washing your face, and getting dressed. While you are getting ready, do you [[check your phone]], [[listen to music]], [[have the TV playing]], [[or get ready without distractions]].

Sometimes it's so nice being able to see what happened in the digital world while you were sleeping. When you wake up there are so many apps you need to check! Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, SnapChat, Email, YikYak, iMessage, the Weather app and possibly more! Out of the apps listed above plus any others you can think of, how many do you check when you wake up? [[1-2]] [[3-5]] [[6-8]] [[9 or more]]

You start to get ready by going to the bathroom brushing your teeth, washing your face, and getting dressed. While you are getting ready do you [[check your phone]], [[listen to music]], [[have the TV playing]], [[or get ready without distractions]].

Okay that's not too bad...It's good to know what's going on right? So now after you're ready it's time to walk to class. Do you walk [[alone]] or [[with friend(s)]]

That's borederline excessive, but as long as you got ready in time for class that's all that matters. So now after you're ready it's time to walk to class. Do you walk [[alone]] or [[with friend(s)]]

Well that's a bit excessive. Have you ever considered backing off a little? [[Next]]

How many times do you check your phone? [[1-2]] [[3-5]] [[6-8]] [[9 or more]]

After you finish getting ready for class, do you walk to class [[alone]] or [[with friend(s)]]?

After you are ready do you walk to class [[alone]] or [[with friend(s)]]

I mean that is quite a bit, maybe you should think about limiting that a little... [[Next]]

After you finally finish getting ready for class now you have to get there! Do you walk [[by yourself]] or with [[a friend]]?

When you are walking by yourself would you say you are the type of person that [[enjoys the scenery]] [[goes on your phone]] [[listens to music on your phone]]

Did you use your phone to contact your friends so you could start walking with them? [[yes]] [[no]]

Sometimes if you just take a look around it can brighten your day right? You finally get to class after your nice walk. Once you get to class the teacher starts lecturing. Do you [[take notes the whole class]], or [[ go on your phone]] whether that is when people text you and you are just responding to texts or you are just bored and you have the need to check social media.

Once you finally get to class, do you [[put your phone away]] and take notes for the rest of class, or do you [[continue go on your phone]] while the professor is lecturing.

But the real question is when you are walking do you [[talk to your friend(s)]], [[go on your cell phone]], or [[talk to your friends and go on your]] phone?

When you are walking do you [[talk to your friends]], [[go on your phone]], or [[both]]?

After your classes end you go back into your dorm. Unfortunately it is time to start homework. While doing your homework do you [[put your phone on silent so you can focus]], [[check your phone every time you hear a notification]], or [[check your phone every so often to see if anything new has been posted on social media]]?

After your classes end you go back into your dorm. Unfortunately it is time to start homework. While doing your homework do you [[put your phone on silent]] so you can focus, [[check your phone every time]] you hear a notification, or [[check your phone every so often]] to see if anything new has been posted on social media?

Once you finally get to class, do you [[put away your phone and]] take notes for the rest of class, or do you [[proceed go on your phone while]] the professor is lecturing.

Once you finally get to class, do you [[put away your phone]] and take notes for the rest of class, or do you [[proceed go on your phone]] while the professor is lecturing.

When you are walking by yourself would you say you are the type of person that [[looks around at the scenery]] [[looks at your phone]] [[uses your phone to listen to music]]

Did you use your phone to contact your friends so you could start walking with them? [[yeah]] [[nah]]

When you are walking with your friend to class do you [[walk and talk]], [[are you on your phone]], or are you [[talking while you are on your phone]]?

Sometimes if you just take a look around it can brighten your day right? You finally get to class after your nice walk. Once you get to class the teacher starts lecturing. Do you [[put your phone away and take notes the whole class]], or [[ use your phone]] whether that is when people text you and you are just responding to texts or you are just bored and you have the need to check social media.

After you eventually get to class, while the professor is lecturing do you [[put your phone away so that you don't get distracted]] or [[keep looking at your phone]]?

After your classes end you go back into your dorm. Unfortunately it is time to start homework. While doing your homework do you [[silence your phone]] so you can focus, [[check your phone every time you get a notification]], or [[check your phone every few minutes]] to see if anything new has been posted on social media?

After you eventually get to class, while the professor is lecturing do you [[put your phone away so that you don't get distracted]] or [[keep looking at your phone]]?

You spend the next few hours doing your homework. When you finally finish, it is time for bed. You are so tired so you get ready for bed. You lay down, shut the lights, and... [[check your phone one final time for the night]] [[put your phone on do not disturb and go to bed]]

You spend the next few hours doing your homework. When you finally finish, it is time for bed. You are so tired so you get ready for bed. You lay down, shut the lights, and... [[check your phone one last time for the night]] [[put your phone on do not disturb and go to bed]]

You spend the next few hours doing your homework. When you finally finish, it is time for bed. You are so tired so you get ready for bed. You lay down, shut the lights, and... [[check your phone one last time for the night]] [[put your phone on do not disturb mode and go to bed]]

You spend the next few hours doing your homework. When you finally finish, it is time for bed. You are so tired so you get ready for bed. You lay down, shut the lights, and... [[check social media one last time for the night]] [[put your phone on do not disturb mode and go to bed]]

Once you finally get to class, do you [[put away your cell phone]] and take notes for the rest of class, or do you [[go on your cell phone while the professor is lecturing]].

Once you finally get to class, do you [[put away your cell phone and take notes for the rest of class]], or do you [[use your cell phone while the professor is lecturing]].

That's good! Enjoy the time with your friends! After you eventually get to class your professor is lecturing. Do you [[put your phone in a bag]] so you can concentrate on what is going on, or do you [[use it even though the professor is talking]]?

After you eventually get to class, while the professor is lecturing do you [[put your phone away so that you don't get distracted]] or [[keep looking at your phone]]?

Goodnight! [[next screen]]

Sweet dreams! [[continue]]

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Here are a few more quick questions for you so that you get the most accurate results possible: 1. Do you panic when your phone is out of sight? 2. Do you stress when you accidentally leave your phone at home? 3. Does turning your phone off give you the fear of missing out? 4. Do you ever think you hear your phone vibrate or ring but when you check your phone there was nothing there? 5. Do you keep your phone on regularly, only shutting it off to restart? 6. Do you find yourself looking through apps you have already looked through within the past 10 minutes? 7. Do you feel upset when you look at your phone after a period of time and there hasn't been any new notifications? If you answered yes to 1-4 of these questions click [[here]] 5-7 of these questions click [[this]]

Results: You ended up in the technology independent category! This means that you are not caught up in technology at every moment in your life. You definitely can step away from your phone, and enjoy everything around you. This doesn't mean that you don't use technology, because these days it is practically impossible to go through a day without having to use technology. If you would like to look at the tips and advice I have come up with for technology independent follow the link below! [[Technology Independent Tips and Tricks]]

Results: You have ended up in the moderately involved with technology category! This means that although technology may be a huge portion of your day at times, you can also put your phone away and focus on what you have to do. Yes, you may have some unhealthy habits and you may use your phone a bit too much at times, but it doens't mean that you are necessarily reliant on your phone and cannot live without it. Check out the link below to see some cool tips and tricks to help make your technology habits healthier. [[Moderately Involved Tips and Tricks]]

Results: You got technology dependent. This means that your are very involved with technology wherever you go. You are on your phone more times than not and you might need to consider if techonology is interfering with your life. Are you getting everything done that you need to do? If so, are you being efficient? If you want some tips on how to create some better life habits click on the link below. [[Technology Dependent Tips and Tricks]]

Results: You got put into the category of technology dependent. This means that technology is consuming your life. Your life revolves around the things that happen in the digital world which causes you to potentially be missing out on the things going on around you. If you were separated from your phone it would be such a stressful situation and you may feel "lost" without it. You may be able to fix some of these bad habits by taking a look at the advice below. [[Technology Dependent Tips and Tricks]]

You are technology independent, which means you have managed to stay away from getting sucked into the technology addiction. Even though you do not rely on your phone here are some ways to keep practicing healthy habits: When you are with people, put your phone away. When you are in class, put your phone away. If you want to connect or share your ideas over social media, go for it! Just don't keep checking it every other minute. When you have free time feel free to use your phone or computer. When you are busy, unless you absolutely need to interact with technology, make sure it is not interfering with your daily life. And lastly, remember technology can be used as a tool, asset, or entertainment, but it can also be used as a distraction, addiction, or even something that makes you fall behind in life. Use it wisely :)

At times you use your technology too much. In order to make your life better and live a healthier lifestyle consider these tips. Balance is key. It is okay to go on your phone or computer, but in moderation. When you are with people, put your phone away. When you are in class, put your phone away. If you want to connect or share your ideas over social media, go for it! Just don't keep checking it every other minute. Remember that technology can be a stressor in your life. When you are not busy at all technology usage is acceptable. When you are busy, unless you absolutely need to interact with technology, make sure it is not interfering with the tasks you need to accomplish. Make time for yourself during the day without technology. And lastly, remember technology can be used as a tool, asset, or entertainment, but it can also be used as a distraction, addiction, or even something that makes you fall behind in life. Use it wisely :)

You are using your technology too much. Unfortunately you have fallen into the addiction of technology. It's okay, it is very common and it is also easy to break the habits. However, it may take some practicing to get there. Balance is key. It is okay to go on your phone or computer, but in moderation. When you are with people, put your phone away. When you are in class, put your phone away. When you have the urge to check your phone or go on your computer, take a step back and ask yourself is it worth it to check? Is it necessary to go on your phone right now? If the answer is no, do not look anyways. Start wearing a watch so that you don't need to check your phone for the time. When you check the time on your phone, you are likely to get distracted and go into apps. Do not take your phone into the bathroom. You can last a few minutes without going on your phone while sitting on the toilet. If you bring your phone into the bathroom next thing you know you have been sitting on the toilet for 30 minutes and you now have wasted time AND you have the imprint of the toilet bowl on you know what... If you want to connect or share your ideas over social media, go for it! Just don't keep checking it every other minute. Remember that technology can be a stressor in your life. When you are busy, unless you absolutely need to interact with technology, make sure it is not interfering with the tasks you need to accomplish. Make time for yourself during the day without technology. And lastly, remember technology can be used as a tool, asset, or entertainment, but it can also be used as a distraction, addiction, or even something that makes you fall behind in life. Use it wisely :)