Resources Just for You: December Edition

Article: How technology affects children’s learning
Technology has become a big part of our lives, including education and how children are learning in the modern age. At what point should there be boundaries?

Article: Bored at work? Here’s how to use it to fuel your next move
When is it time to get out of the rut and start making creative changes? Read on to find out!

 Article: A 30-minute lesson in the malleability of personality has long-term benefits for anxious, depressed teenagers
Interesting results were found from a trial research study of a 30-minute computer session teaching depressed and anxious teenagers that personality is malleable.

Article: The psychology behind why we value physical objects over digital
“… we value things that we own, or anticipate owning, in large part because we see them as an extension of ourselves. And, stated simply, it’s easier to develop meaningful feelings of ownership over a physical entity than a digital one.”

Article: The deactivation effect: What 15 minutes device-free solitude does to your emotions
“Results suggest that if you want to lower the intensity of your emotions, positive and negative, time spent alone may be just the ticket.”