Unplugging

Unplugging -- Turn It Off! (VIDEO)

Jose Antonio Vargas | Posted 11.23.2009 | Technology


Jose Antonio Vargas

Here's the biggest challenge of our hyper-kinetic, always-connected, tech-powered daily lives: Unplugging.

Unplug And Recharge: In Praise of Slowness Inspires HuffPost Community

Huffington Post | Posted 10.06.2009 | Living


Huffington Post

In light of Arianna's new book club pick, Carl Honore's In Praise of Slowness, the HuffPost community offers their thoughts on how to slow down and recharge.

A World On Pause: The Joys Of Being Unplugged At Summer Camp From A 16-Year Old Experiencing It

Cassie Goldring | Posted 10.18.2009 | Living


Cassie Goldring

As a 16 year-old girl, turning in my Blackberry to the camp director, not to see or hold it again for 7 weeks, was certainly not my ideal way to begin my summer vacation.

Texting Gets Reasons for a Thumbs Down

Danny Groner | Posted 06.26.2009 | Media


Danny Groner

As a society, we tend to accept that texting has gone overboard with the even larger technological craze. As tough as it is to scale back, it's even tougher to convince others to.

Texting May Be Harmful To Teenagers' Well-being

nytimes.com | Katie Hafner | Posted 06.26.2009 | Living


They do it late at night when their parents are asleep. They do it in restaurants and while crossing busy streets. They do it in the classroom with th...

It's Sunday -- A Day to Rest

Cheryl Saban | Posted 05.06.2009 | Living


Cheryl Saban

After I write this, I'm going to turn off my computer, leave my phone on my desk, and take a walk on the beach. After that...well, I actually don't have any plans.

How To Unplug And Recharge

Jodi Lipper and Cerina Vincent | Posted 10.07.2008 | Living


Jodi Lipper and Cerina Vincent

We hope that many of you had the opportunity to take a break from work on Labor Day and celebrate the end of summer by relaxing with friends and famil...

Unplugging: Four Steps to Reconnecting With What Matters

Dr. Cara Barker | Posted 09.25.2008 | Living


Dr. Cara Barker

Sitting at Starbuck's on Lake Street, sipping tea, I'm wondering if you've given yourself permission to take a pause today? Or, if not a pause, then ...

How To Conquer Workaholism

Lifehack.org | Posted 07.03.2008 | Living


Workaholism is as much an addiction as those to drugs, tobacco or alcohol. Those who suffer from it crave the constant 'highs' they get from throwing ...

Techno-Addiction: One Man's Story

The New York Times | Mark Bittman | Posted 03.28.2008 | Living


I took a real day off this weekend: computers shut down, cellphone left in my work bag, land-line ringer off. I was fully disconnected for 24 hours. ...

The Disconnecting Limited

Claudia Cividino | Posted 03.28.2008 | Living


Claudia Cividino

In that three hour train ride I experienced a microcosm of several important social trends, right there between our two seats.