An internal battle with technology…

Technology confuses me…and I am referring to confusion in the terms of the internal battle of emotions I have regarding technology…not just the fact that I am not tech-smart, which I am not! 🙂

I love technology and it excites me to see the many possibilities it offers. The health and fitness apps that are out there and the information available to people at the touch of a button is amazing!  I love that I can access my health insurance information online and see all of my claims right away!  I love that I can access mine and my children’s health and immunization records online and that I can schedule an appointment without having to call the office!  My husband even deposited a check via taking a picture with his phone last week…AWESOME!
However, it scares me at the same time in the way that it has taken over the world.  Are we getting to the point that technology will do most everything for us?  Ever see the movie Wall-E??  I can see that happening…people sitting in chairs that move around making it so we never have to even stand up.  To a wellness coordinator, that is SCARY!  Lack of physical activity is one of the leading causes of health issues today…even more so than tobacco!

So, my random ramblings of the day…
Enjoy technology.  Utilize the many wonderful aspects of these amazing tools we have access to.
However, don’t become dependent on it.  Make it a point to have face-to-face conversations with people each day.  Have a phone conversation with somebody…not just texting!  And most importantly be sure to remain active and remember to get up and move as much as you can!
As my 5 year old would sing…”my like to move it, move it!”
Sing that song (you know the one…you may have seen King Julian singing it on Madagascar…Check it out on YouTube if you haven’t seen it.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrBFG6xJF_U) and dance around!
Is it in your head yet? 
No??  Then watch the video…I will wait.
Now is it in your head?  Good!

Now Move it, Move it!!

It makes me giggle a little picturing you all sitting at your computer reading this and singing that song in your head (or out loud) and dancing in your chair!  You know I am doing it!  Teehee! 😀