Media Balance and Well Being

What are some benefits of being online 24/7? Choose all that apply.

• I can keep in touch with my family anytime.

• Being online can distract me from being present with my family, like at dinner.

• I can watch funny videos whenever I want.

• I feel like I have to respond to a message right away, even if I don't want to.

Which idea best describes the idea of media balance?

• Not using any form of digital media.

• Getting distracted by digital media while doing homework.

• Choosing to play only your favorite video games.

• Using media in a way that feels healthy and is in balance with your other life activities.

Kaira loves to create art, especially paintings. But lately Kaira has been so busy keeping up with friends online there never seems to be enough time. What advice would you give Kaira?

• Wait until your schedule slows down. You can always do art later.

• Use a sketching app while watching videos so you can do two things at once.

• Turn off your phone and schedule time to paint. It's important to do things you like.

• Cross that activity off your list cause you can't do everything.

Select the statement that describes healthy media balance?

• Use as little media as possible.

• Limit your media consumption to 1 hour a day.

• None of these apply.

• Healthy media balance involves a good mix of screen time and non-screen time.

Maya enjoys staying connected with friends on social media. Lately she's started to get a lot of notifications on her phone. Maya opens the app every time she sees a notification and is beginning to feel anxious about checking her friends' posts right away. What could Maya do to maintain a healthy media balance for herself?

• Maya could respond to friends' posts saying how annoying they are.

• Maya could change her notifications to limit distractions.

• Maya could complain to her friends.

• Maya could delete the account and never use social media again.