1. Being Constantly Connected--People are able to communicate and work without having to get off the couch. This is great for productivity, however it means that people are constantly reminded of the things that must get done. Being constantly connected provides a constant need to be productive. This is dangerous to stress levels because when people are constantly focused on work, they do not have the opportunity to relax and take care of themselves.
2. Instant Response--Because people receive a response to their message so much quicker due to constant technology connections, work lives becomes more fast paced. Rushed work is a huge cause of stress in our society.
3. Distractions--Although some people are too productive due to technology, other see new technology as yet another thing to stop them from getting their work done. The more technology available the more distractions and the less work that get done. This causes stress because less work has gotten done. In addition, procrastinating work will result in a rush to get the work done later, which causes stress.
4. Isolation-- Spending time with friends and family is a form of relaxation. Technology, although providing an addition communication link, takes away from spending physical time together.
5. Inconsideration-- "being constantly connected can cause us to be inconsiderate when others are asking for our attention. This can create stress at home and on the job—like when your boss is too distracted by a text to listen to your suggestion or your spouse gets frustrated because you take a work call in the middle of a discussion."
Boucher, Ryan. "Five Ways Technology Complicates Our Lives." Market Words. Blogger, 12 Oct. 2012. Web. 14 May 2013. <http://marketwords.blogspot.com/2012/10/five-ways-technology-complicates-our.html>.
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