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Understanding and Managing Cell Phone and Internet Dependence

By John Kriger, MSM, LCADC, CPS posted 05-23-2014 09:13

  

Understanding and Managing Cell Phone and Internet Dependence

When you come to the NASN2014 Conference make sure to take time to catch up with friends, make some new ones and learn something new in the process. Speaking this year on Understanding and Managing Cell Phone and Internet Dependence, I am excited to see the rekindling of old friends and the joy of true friendship. So many times I see individuals settling for online relationships in lieu of real human interactions. This is troublesome because true friendships and relationships take time to develop.

Honest, meaningful relationships occur when people invest in their relationships.

I’ve identified four “Ts” that are present in developing valued long-term relationships:

  • Time is needed to exchange ideas, to see if they are consistent in what they say and do. Time tells the truth. It’s worth the effort when you find a friend that is honest and consistent over time.

  • Trust is tested over time as to whether the other person is trustworthy. You share information and wait to see what the other person does with it. You see if their actions are consistent with their words and if you can rely on them. Trusting someone comes only when they prove to be trustworthy. Trust is built by identifying boundaries for healthy interaction and demonstrating respect for each other’s boundaries.

  • Tenacity is demonstrated by working through problems and misunderstandings, and developing the relationship over time through the recognition of benchmarks of experience. Coming together with friends that have “battled in the trenches” with you is truly a gift. Unwrap the experience and enjoy it!

  • Triumph is taking the time to celebrate the investment in building the relationship, as well as developing trust and the recognition and value in working through the problems. Take the time when you are in San Antonio to celebrate your successes, your friends, and the wonderful opportunities that will unfold each day!

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