Rise of Phubbing in Modern Society Have you noticed how Phubbing has become part of every day life to snub the person you’re talking to and look at your phone? Phubbing: Social Implications Call me old-fashioned, but I believe when you’re talking to someone, you should have their full, undivided attention, along with some connection-building eye contact. This trend is promoting social angst because this tends to spread once the person sees another dissing them for their phone, they immediately turn to theirs to do the same as a self-preservation mechanism. Detrimental Effects Phubbing is harmful for both the phubbed and the phubber. It is severely disrupting relationships and damaging them for the benefit of connecting to someone through social media or texting. Ironically, you’re disconnecting to connect. The phubbed feels ostracized and disrespected, like their company is not pleasurable enough that you have to look for something more entertaining.The conversation was proven by research to be less satisfying for both parties when one or both of them look at their phones, mostly due to less connection felt by loss of eye contact and the constant disruptions. We feel less empathy since we miss body language cues and facial expressions such as a frown or the folding of the arms, the leaning in or away. This trend is escalating social anxiety instead of soothing it like the phubber intended in the first place. Marital dissatisfaction and higher rates of depression are linked to phubbing according to studies. Nothing raises a couple’s problems quite like a phone and social media. Phubbing ruins all sorts of relationships by taking you out of the present moment and making you miss the essence of what could be a genuine relationship-building talk. Helpful Strategies Some maneuvers can keep this addiction at bay, such as establishing clear technology rules in relationships, calling the phubbers out on their behavior by stopping short and following their gaze, creating phone-free zones or setting aside stretches of time when devices need to be put away. Moreover, realizing that phone and technology addictions are not personal, so no need to take them as such. There is nothing more important, more worthy of your attention, than the present, what is happening in real-time. Therein pour power lies. Taking ourselves out of it can only do harm. For more articles like these head to: https://executive-women.global/category/self-development-2/psychology/ Author: Grace Massoud
Motherhood, Resilience and Social Conflict.
Motherhood: Beacons of Strength and Comfort Amidst Turmoil Amidst the upheaval and tumult facing our nation, as well as several others, many individuals will turn to their mothers for solace and support. Notably, mothers and women have been actively participating in driving social change, showcasing their calming and positively influential roles. It is undeniable that moms have served as a steadfast refuge for many, a fact worth celebrating. Throughout history, mothers have played a vital role in holding our country together, even during the most trying times like civil wars. As we acknowledge the love, compassion, wisdom, and courage they impart, it’s equally important to remember to prioritize self-care. Motherhood in Conflict: Coping Strategies and Family Support Our current situation parallels that of other mothers enduring conflict. With this understanding, let’s delve into the distinct challenges of motherhood amidst conflict. Societal conflicts, particularly those near families, often exacerbate negative impacts on mothers, increasing the likelihood of depressive and anxiety symptoms. This struggle to cope not only affects mothers but also extends to their families and children. Furthermore, conflict strains the parent-child relationship, resulting in decreased care, attention, heightened angst, and diminished tolerance. This tumult also affects the material and economic well-being of families, introducing additional stressors and concerns. As mothers, how can we confront these challenges and provide support to our families? Building Resilience: Key Steps for Thriving in Change The culmination of many things I have talked about cannot be overstated or accentuatedwhen it comes to taking care of yourselves. This is the time when you need to be resilient, or bydefinition, adaptive to and thriving in change. Everything you might have been practicing orknow would affect you positively need to be outlined. At the same time, you are surrounded withnegativity all around and you know what your negative triggers or factors are, and those need tobe outlined also. There is no way I can discuss resilience at length here, so I will simply talkabout a few things. I found the resource from the American psychological Association as helpfulin outlining steps for resilience. They are: Understanding the ‘Circle of Influence’ Concept From Stephen Covey’s book:What this image will help you do is to identify the things that are in: 1- Circle of focus: Things you have immediate control over (What to buy, dress, talk to yourchildren…) 2- Circle of Influence: things in your immediate surrounding that have an effect on your life:Income, street violence near you, other family members … 3- Circle of Concern: Things you care about but have little impact on like the climatechange, the political environment, the banking system and money issue… By focusing on what you can control, and helping your family focus on what they can control,you will be able to conserve your energy, be able to focus on things you can have an impact onand cope in this ever changing environment. Although these are only two steps or two measures, practicing them may help you not onlysurvive but thrive in this challenging environment. Stay strong, stay safe, and stay well. God be with you and all of us. For more articles like this head to: https://executive-women.global/category/self-development-2/life-coaching/ Author: Dr. Zeina Ghossoub
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