The conversation about children and social media is changing rapidly around the world. Governments, educators and parents are increasingly questioning how much time young people should spend online — and whether stronger protections are needed. In Canada, discussions are now emerging about whether the country should raise the minimum age for social media use to […]
Category Archives: Wellbeing
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Mar
Mar
Imagine spending months planning the perfect holiday only to realise you’ve spent much of it looking down at your phone. For many travellers, that scenario is becoming increasingly common. Smartphones now accompany us everywhere, from airport lounges to mountain trails, quietly shaping how we experience the places we travel to escape everyday life. New research […]
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Feb
Feb
Across the UK in 2026, a clear shift is happening in holiday parks, activity centres and leisure venues: the rise of “no phone zones”. From crazy golf courses to family activity camps, operators are encouraging guests to switch devices to airplane mode, stow them away, or remove them entirely from shared spaces. The goal? To […]
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Jan
Jan
Matt Damon recently revealed something that feels like a cultural turning point: Netflix now asks filmmakers to repeat key plot points several times because viewers are so distracted by their phones that they’re missing the story as it unfolds. It’s a moment that says more than Netflix intended – not about the quality of the […]
Case Studies, Corporate, Wellbeing
How the Royal Court Theatre Reduced Digital Distraction in the Creative Process
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Jan
Jan
For nearly 70 years, the Royal Court Theatre has been a home for bold, ground-breaking writing and world-class theatre. Creativity, collaboration and deep focus sit at the heart of everything it does. But in recent years, one familiar challenge began to creep into the rehearsal rooms and writing spaces: smartphone distraction. Like many creative environments, […]
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Jan
Jan
As we step into a new year focused on wellbeing, digital detoxing has become one of the fastest-growing wellness priorities. With adults spending several hours per day on smartphones, tablets and laptops, chronic screen exposure has been linked to higher stress levels, sleep disruption, reduced attention span, and emotional fatigue. It’s no surprise that spa […]
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Feb
Feb
Not long ago, FOMO (The fear of missing out) was a feeling that many of us were far too familiar with. Thanks to social media and the instant connectivity that we have at our fingertips, we’re able to keep up with everything and everyone, all the time. But should we?
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