{"product_id":"you-are-what-you-click-how-being-selective-positive-and-creative-can-transform-your-social-media-experience-hardcover","title":"You Are What You Click: How Being Selective, Positive, and Creative Can Transform Your Social Media Experience - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBrian A. Primack\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn empowering, forward-thinking solution for creating intentional and healthy social media habits from an expert on media, technology and health.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInternationally acclaimed behavioral scientist and social media expert Brian Primack, MD, PhD, believes we do not need to swear off social media, delete all our online accounts, or give up our phones to live healthier, happier lives. In \u003ci\u003eYou Are What You Click\u003c\/i\u003e, he offers a new approach to digital wellness, and a realist's perspective on how what we consume online affects our well-being. In response, he presents a \"social media pyramid\" that personalizes our tech diet so we can enjoy a fruitful, balanced relationship with social media. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhile many of us turn to social media looking for a sense of connection and comfort, the data show that it may paradoxically leave us feeling more alone and depressed. Drawing on over twenty years of original research, Dr. Primack explains the fascinating nuances of our relationship with social media, its impact on our mental health, and the dangers of social media using us instead of the other way around. He empowers us to take back control with a simple method: being more selective, positive, and creative with our lives online. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDr. Primack introduces surprising strategies you can use right away to fine-tune your online experience and discover \u003ci\u003eyour\u003c\/i\u003e definition of digital balance. Through short, actionable chapters, you'll learn how to: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- \u003cb\u003eTailor\u003c\/b\u003e your social media use to your personality.\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eSelect\u003c\/b\u003e positive relationships over toxic ones.\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eOvercome\u003c\/b\u003e comparison syndrome and the fear of missing out.\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eFill\u003c\/b\u003e your feed with meaningful, humorous, and uplifting content.\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eOptimize\u003c\/b\u003e your news intake and resist doomscrolling.\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eImprove\u003c\/b\u003e your sleep, create \"tech holidays,\" and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith innovative strategies for managing technology, you'll transform your relationship with tech and discover how to make social media work for you. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eYou Are What You Click\u003c\/i\u003e offers a science-backed approach from a credentialed doctor: \u003c\/b\u003e Dr. Brian Primack has an MD and a PhD in Education and Behavioral Science. Primack is the go-to expert on this topic. His work on the intersection of media and health has been cited nearly 6,000 times in peer-reviewed scholarly literature, and he has been featured in major media outlets across the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFOR WELLNESS READERS, PARENTS, AND ANYONE WHO USES SOCIAL MEDIA: \u003c\/b\u003e Dropping off the digital map or deleting all our social media accounts isn't the only option--and often isn't something we feel ready to do. Rather than digital abstinence, with Primack's 3-step plan, tech lovers will be able to understand how to regulate their online social platforms in healthier ways. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA BALANCED PERSPECTIVE ON TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL MEDIA IN A POSITIVE LIGHT: \u003c\/b\u003e Almost every book in this genre portrays technology in a negative or even scary way. With this book, readers will learn how to adjust and balance their presence online with a personalized plan they can use across all platforms, no matter what new social media app goes public next. Primack offers an empowering solution that is forward-thinking, and will continue to be relevant as technology becomes more immersed into our lives. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eQUICK, PRACTICAL ADVICE: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eYou Are What You Click\u003c\/i\u003e is broken into short, actionable chapters that allow readers to understand the research, take action, and see results--perfect for short attention spans whittled down by Facebook and Instagram stories, Twitter, Snapchat, and TikTok! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFOR FANS OF PERSONALITY BOOKS: \u003c\/b\u003e Fans of books like \u003ci\u003eThe Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Four Tendencies: The Indispensable Personality Profiles that Reveal How to Make Your Life Better\u003c\/i\u003e will love the personality quiz and personalized solutions Primack offers for being selective, creative, and healthy with social media use.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDR. BRIAN PRIMACK is an award-winning expert who developed a multimillion-dollar research program focused on how media and technology influence health. He holds a BA from Yale, a master's in education from Harvard, an MD from Emory, and a PhD in behavioral science from the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Primack is now dean of the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas, where he also serves as a professor of public health and medicine. His work has been highlighted by the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times, Rolling Stone\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eAtlantic, Today\u003c\/i\u003e, CBS News, the \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, the BBC, NPR's \u003ci\u003eAll Things Considered\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHere and Now\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eHuffington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, and many more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9.1 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 14, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53738343104876,"sku":"9781797203645","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/3019\/6844\/files\/4e3e41c40cc765a6a4a2986f00c357e0.webp?v=1778433917","url":"https:\/\/pattansenterprise.com\/products\/you-are-what-you-click-how-being-selective-positive-and-creative-can-transform-your-social-media-experience-hardcover","provider":"Pattansenterprise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}