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#Hooked 31-Day Book Giveaway

Monday, April 30th, 2012
Throughout the month of May, Dr. Gregory Jantz is giving away FREE copies of his new book, #Hooked: The Pitfalls of Media, Technology and Social Networking.

Throughout the month of May, Dr. Gregory Jantz is giving away FREE copies of his new book, #Hooked: The Pitfalls of Media, Technology and Social Networking.

Though Dr. Gregory Jantz’s new book #Hooked focuses on the pitfalls of media, technology and social networking, no fair analysis would neglect the heights to which we can go via this most amazing of ways to connect with anyone, about anything, just about anywhere around the world!

Today, Dr. Jantz invites you to join him in a celebration of all that is good and great about social networking – an online discussion in the month of May, the participants of which will receive a FREE copy of his new book, #Hooked: The Pitfalls of Media, Technology and Social Networking:

Technology will continue to change, but people tend to stay the same. What we react to changes, but how we react doesn’t. Each of us is bound by human nature. This book is not about helping you gain control over the latest technological gadgets and fads; rather, it’s about helping you gain control over yourself. Then, whatever technology comes your way, you’ll be able to use it, or not, with yourself in control. So, while this book is going to describe what’s latest on the scene, the bulk of discovery is going to come from something that’s been around a little longer – you.

To participate in the book giveaway, watch for questions about media, technology and social networking posted on Dr. Jantz’s social media sites throughout the month of May. Share your thoughts and receive a free book! You’ll find these posts on all of the following Dr. Jantz sites:

He will then contact you personally for your mailing address to send you a copy of the book. If you comment more than once, the giveaway offer will be extended to a family member or friend.

Dr. Gregory Jantz is the founder of The Center for Counseling and Health Resources. He is also the author of more than two dozen books on topics ranging from anxiety and depression, to addiction and eating disorders.

May 1st: Join Dr. Gregory Jantz for LIVE Video Book Talk

Thursday, April 26th, 2012
May 1st: Join Dr. Gregory Jantz for LIVE Video Book Talk

Join Dr. Gregory Jantz for LIVE Video Book Talk - Tuesday, May 1, 9-10 am (PT).

What better way to celebrate all that’s great about social media than to host a LIVE video chat about my new book, #Hooked: The Pitfalls of Media, Technology and Social Networking.

WHAT

Virtual Book Tour: LIVE Video Chat with Dr. Gregory Jantz

WHEN

Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 9-10 am (PT)

WHERE

ShinDig Online Events

HOW

Register/RSVP here: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3359258633

#Hooked is a book about technology. It’s a celebration of the positives that technology represents and a cautionary tale about the negatives it unleashes. Note, though, the positives and negatives unleashed are not from technology; they are through technology. The positives and negatives technology unleashes are ultimately personal; they come from inside you. The connection that makes the most difference where all this technology is concerned is the one you have with yourself.

I hope you’ll join me in what is sure to be a compelling conversation!

Register/RSVP now for the LIVE video chat Tuesday, May, 9-10 am (PT).

Are You Addicted to Social Networking?

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

Are people getting addicted to social networking to the point where it’s ruining their lives?

That was the first question asked of me during my appearance on CNN Headline News last week and my answer is in line with that of any other addiction. Yes! Granted most people instinctively strike a healthy balance between living online and off, but for some the scales tip too much in the wrong direction.

Some signs of social networking addiction include:

  • Feeling anxious if you go “too long” without checking your Facebook account or if you aren’t getting in “enough” tweets
  • Neglecting real-life activities in favor of spending more time on social networking sites
  • Damaging or losing real-life relationships because of all the time you’re spending with your “friends” or “followers” online

We’re also seeing an alarming number of people having secret relationships kept hidden from their significant others, particularly Facebook affairs with old flames. Some lead to offline relationships and the obvious detrimental consequences. Others are kept strictly in the fantasy realm, though with equally destructive potential as people inevitably fail to meet their intimacy needs in this virtual world.

Social networking is also taking celebrity obsession to a new level. Not only can you “follow” your favorite celebrities online but you can directly communicate anything you like to them. And, equally important, when they tweet they are tweeting to YOU!

As someone who enjoys social networking myself it is certainly a medium of communication to be celebrated. Yet just like anything else, social networking is only healthy in moderation. Spend less time online and more time pursuing the real-world experiences that will give you something truly valuable to share with the world.

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