Tag Archives: technology

Connect…in order to be able to disconnect

by Nuria Chinchilla
Inspiration — December 13, 2011

While in Chile teaching sessions on how to manage one’s life to be truly masters of our destiny, I received this video that speaks for itself. The tools that allows us to communicate with the world may lead us to be disconnected with those closest to us. We may end up living in a bubble….

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No rest for workers with smartphones

by Eloise Cataudella
Work Issues — September 1, 2010

When does work time end and personal time begin? Technology is making this question harder to answer. As workers are becoming increasingly plugged in to smartphones, more employers are expecting them to be available after-hours to respond to emails, put out fires or simply to be on call. Which works out well for your boss….

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Personal gaming for five-year-olds?

by Cookie Olaguera
Family Issues — August 27, 2010

When my son started kindergarten last year, I was surprised to learn that some of his classmates – boys and girls alike – were already proud owners of personal gaming devices, like the DS or the Wii. My husband and I thought that it was a bit too early to put such “power” into the…

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