Assignment #2: The Pledge

 
     Many people let digital technology take over their lives. Obesity is a major problem especially here in New Brunswick. For example, my uncle Herb lives in Fredericton and tells me all the time about all the overweight people he had encountered. He also has noted that about 40% of the obese people he sees look to be in their teens or early twenties. Not only does he see these people walking up the street with some type of food in their hand, they are also glued to their electronic devices. I have seen people almost walk out in front of cars because they were paying more attention to their phones than the road. I have also seen a lot of people texting and driving. These technologies may be helpful in some aspects of life but they also pose a serious threat. Texting and driving is one of the highest causes of car accidents in Canada, right behind impaired driving. Obesity is another high cause of death in Canada, it is as dangerous and as lethal as car accidents. Both of these things can be linked to digital technologies and are both highly preventable.

     I pledge to further limit my use of technology to half an hour per day (should not be difficult considering how little I already use these services), decrease my television watching habits by up to 50%, and try to get at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day as well as eating a healthier diet. I will not let any of these things claim my life because they are all treatable and preventable. If you make habits at a young age they are easier to keep throughout your entire life. I plan to have a long and healthy life and I do not need computers or cellular devices to accomplice this goal.