Is it safe to say that nearly all (if not all) are addicted to something? Basically, if that "something" were taken away it would cause us some sort of physical, emotional, or mental trauma. Keep in mind, trauma isn't meaning that we go to a medical facility.
There was a reason we were educated against the addiction of tobacco, drugs, and alcohol - they are bad for us. However, there are many other things (some of which were not "invented" yet) that cause some trauma if we must go without them.
Some of us may have a sort of addiction to other things like eating, electronics (computer/phone), social media, electronic games, pornography, television, video games, and the list can continue. I can put myself in the categories of electronics and social media. I can confess that if you took my phone away - which includes texting, e-mail, Facebook, and the like - I would be "traumatized." I wouldn't be admitted into a facility, but I would be going through withdrawal. I would want it back...now!
The issue is that when we rely on those things too heavily, we are hurting ourselves, similar to addictions to tobacco, alcohol, and drugs. We can also hurt our families with all that has been mentioned because our focus is on the "things" we are missing and not able to focus on our families and give them the attention they deserve.
The question is, have you been impacted by these? Do you want help? One of your Wellness Incentives is "Face-to-Face Health Coaching." These are areas which may be impacting one or more areas of your health, and there is a way to help it. As a previous minister, I am able to counsel you through various issues in life. Let's work on something together to create a healthier you!
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