Thriving in the Digital Age
Follow me on TikTok to get the latest information on Thriving in the Digital Age. I go over the pros and cons as well as some healthy tips on how to balance living in such a digital-driven world.
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Welcome
The first clip introduces the TikTok audience to my page on how to thrive in the digital age. This page will focus on educating others about the pros and cons of living in the digital age.
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Business Opportunities
Change is very common and businesses and CEO’s need to understand and not underestimate the power of disruptive change. Our culture is surrounded by technology, so companies need to understand that they need to work around this culture of AI, big data and technological innovation.
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Trends
With social media, brands have the opportunity to stay on top of trends and create a culture that pulls customers. Social media also allows to connect and create relationships therefore, brands can share their vision in more depth.
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Networking
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LinkedIn has become a more and more popular tool to connect with people. It is essential for people to take advance of these social media platforms and create strong images to connect with professionals all over the world.
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Mental Health
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Connecting with people online is great until people create an identity that is not who they really are. People see these perfect profiles and try to live up to the expectations. They get cyberbullied so they hide their emotions and suffer from mental illnesses like depression and anxiety.
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No Privacy
Remember all your smart digital devices take away any kind of privacy. Your smartwatches, TVs, even toothbrushes are collecting data for marketing purposes. Your smart devices are constantly listening.
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Balance is Thriving
It is essential to balance time spent on digital technology and spending time making human interactions face-to-face. Learn how to take a digital detox and rebalance your work and home life. Learning how to balance is going to help you thrive in the digital age.
Take a further look at the information I used to educate myself on how to thrive in the digital age.
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