Technology Resistant?
So, you refuse to jump on the technology bandwagon, huh? You’re a person of a certain age, and nobody’s gonna make you learn anything you don’t want to learn. Well, I hate to drag you out of denial, but I must. You learn new technology in almost every area of life today: when you sign in at the doctor’s office, click your TV remote, scroll to your favorite streaming channel, or check out at the grocery store, even if you’re swiping a card and typing in a password. And unless you live in a hut on the edge of nowhere, you certainly use technology to connect with loved ones. I know. You learn just enough about your smartphone to make and answer calls, maybe even send a text or two, but you still have to dance with that technology.
Okay. I’m sure I belabored that point. My aim is actually to encourage you to embrace technology because it’s not going anywhere, nor can it be avoided. Everywhere you turn, its long, wiry arms flail about like those giant inflatable dancing tubes outside of gas stations, screaming “look at me. I’m too big to miss.” Go ahead and practice the technology dance one step at a time. Start with your most convenient partner: your smartphone. Challenge yourself to learn one new feature on your phone. The more you get comfortable navigating the technology learning curve, the more prepared you’ll be for the future, which is as soon as tomorrow, by the way. Just sayin’.
Inspiration sometimes comes from exposure to new ideas and different perspectives. The quick thought exercises below can assist
you in this process. It’s like having a thinking partner one click away.
Each exercise below offers unique benefits, so here’s a little help to ensure you get the most out of them.
First exercise: Read the text within the white area and reflect on your response.
Second exercise: After reading the text, take the suggested action.
Third exercise: Read the text, then click the button to reveal another way of looking at
what you’ve read. Ask yourself, do I agree or disagree? Give it a few minutes of thought.
A Question to Think About
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