Dr.Brooks @TechHappyLife

I am a psychologist with a focus on helping people improve well-being, especially the mindful use of technology in order to maintain healthy, balanced lives. techhappylife.com Austin, TX Joined February 2016

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Dr.Brooks @TechHappyLife

6 years ago

Too much? Too little? Where can we possibly meet in the middle?! bit.ly/2VURpnl

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7 years ago

C'mon, Apple! Don't be Evil!: Apple Cracks Down on Apps That Fight iPhone Addiction nyti.ms/2Wayu4O

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7 years ago

The rec is to err on the side of caution: W.H.O. Says Limited or No Screen Time for Children Under 5 nyti.ms/2IDMZuL

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7 years ago

When it comes to how screens affect us, the "truth" doesn't make the headlines. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/tech-h…

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Dr.Brooks @TechHappyLife

7 years ago

Interesting - I think tribalism might be our undoing. The Psychology of "Othering" | Psychology Today psychologytoday.com/blog/darwins-s…

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Dr.Brooks @TechHappyLife

7 years ago

One of the many downsides of social media...yeah, I'm tweeting this: As India Votes, False Posts and Hate Speech Flummox Facebook nyti.ms/2FGEX0m

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Dr.Brooks @TechHappyLife

7 years ago

We spend a lot of time on our phones, and checking it in public can cause disconnection and missed opportunities to engage socially. Maybe it's time to think of checking our phone like blowing our nose. ow.ly/oMoj50oezTL

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7 years ago

Our phones have become almost like a parasite that is quietly leeching away our happiness and productivity. The good news is that a more mindful use of our devices can yield big results. youtube.com/watch?v=noR7P1…

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Dr.Brooks @TechHappyLife

7 years ago

Much like moths are drawn to a flame, we seem to be drawn to social media. Why? psychologytoday.com/us/blog/tech-h…

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7 years ago

So excited to hear that Tech Generation is being translated into Korean!

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7 years ago

Hope you can join us for this engaging and informative parent workshop by Dr. Mike Brooks! You can register and prepay for the Parent Workshop through this link: ow.ly/AHoo30nNKZt

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7 years ago

We can get more out of our screens and limit some of the negatives when we use them mindfully. Here are a few strategies to do just that. ow.ly/dxL430nVDOO

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7 years ago

Hope you can join us for this engaging and informative parent workshop by Dr. Mike Brooks! You can register and prepay for the Parent Workshop through this link: ow.ly/AHoo30nNKZt

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7 years ago

I was recently interviewed by Rebecca Muller of @thrive THRIVE Global regarding why teens need to set some boundaries on group chats and how to do it. Rebecca pulled everything together well! Hopefully, some teens can make tweaks to group chats... thriveglobal.com/stories/group-…

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7 years ago

Hope you can join us for this engaging and informative parent workshop by Dr. Mike Brooks! You can register and prepay here for the Parent Workshop through this link: ow.ly/JuZf30nNKSy Feel free to share this flyer.

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7 years ago

No, Don't Be a Helicopter Parent. But Be Involved. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/tech-h…

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7 years ago

I enjoyed being interviewed by @rinarap of @TLCmeNow regarding kids and cell phones. They CAN be a healthy mix, but it takes a bit of work to hit the sweet spot. tlcme.com/parenting/doct…

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Dr.Brooks @TechHappyLife

7 years ago

I like this article explaining the "backfire effect." This is a form of confirmation bias that, when confronted with info that contradicts a held belief, results in us "doubling down" on our original belief. youarenotsosmart.com/2011/06/10/the…

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Dr.Brooks @TechHappyLife

7 years ago

Join Dr. Brooks at his parent workshop Tech Generation: Raising balanced kids in a hyper- connected world to Athena Montessori Academy. Learn strategies to help you and your family use technology in a more balanced way. Sign up here: ow.ly/Z4Mj30nKVf8

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7 years ago

I enjoyed being interviewed by @rinarap for her article about kids and cell phones. It CAN be a healthy mix, it just takes a bit of work to hit the sweet spot. Doctors Say Cell Phones and Kids Can Be a Healthy Mix fw.to/UopgnXj