In this episode of "Make a Difference," host Mark Quinn explores the concept of digital wellness and its importance in our modern world. He discusses the benefits and challenges of technology in our daily lives, highlighting the need for a balanced and mindful approach to incorporating technology into our routines. Mark emphasizes the significance of Digital Wellness Day and the opportunity it presents to reevaluate and improve our relationship with technology. He also touches on the impact of the digital world on children's development and encourages listeners to reflect on the role of technology in their own lives.

• Digital wellness is about striking a balance between embracing the benefits of technology and safeguarding our overall well-being.
• Technology can be harnessed to support our physical and mental health goals, but it's important to approach digital tools with a critical eye and integrate them into our lives in a balanced and mindful manner.
• Setting healthy boundaries with our devices, practicing mindfulness, and engaging in digital detoxes can help combat the negative effects of excessive technology use.
• True wellness encompasses our physical, mental, and emotional needs, and it's important to nurture a holistic sense of well-being that goes beyond tracking numbers or following rigid routines.
• Digital wellness is not about rejecting technology altogether, but rather cultivating a mindful and balanced relationship with it.

• "Digital wellness encourages us to mindfully incorporate technology into our lives in a way that enhances rather than detracts from our overall wellness."
• "True wellness is not solely about tracking numbers or following rigid routines. It's about nurturing a holistic sense of well-being that encompasses our physical, mental, and emotional needs."
• "We must not allow this digital world, as real as it seems, to replace our physical one."
• "Digital wellness is not about rejecting technology altogether, it's about cultivating a mindful and balanced relationship with it."
• "True wellness begins within, even in our digital age."

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In this episode, host Mark Quinn discusses the importance of taking action and making a difference instead of sitting on the sidelines and criticizing others. He emphasizes that real change makers are the ones who roll up their sleeves and get to work, rather than just talking about it. Quinn challenges listeners to step outside of their comfort zones and take action towards making a change or being different. He also highlights the negative impact of spreading hate and encourages spreading love, kindness, and positivity instead.

• Sitting on the sidelines and criticizing others is easy, but it doesn't bring about any positive change.
• Real change makers are the ones who take action and get involved in making a difference.
• Stepping outside of your comfort zone is necessary to make a change or be different.
• Spreading love, kindness, and positivity is more impactful than preaching hate.
• Taking control and actively working towards your vision can shape history in your own small way.
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• "You will find it almost always will be more comfortable to sit on the sidelines and critique the builders from afar." - Wendy Coop
• "To criticize others is easy, and pointing fingers requires almost no effort." - Mark Quinn
• "A person needs to slide over to the driver's seat and operate the controls."- Mark Quinn
• "Applying cops wisdom means getting off those sidelines, getting into the game of life and taking action."- Mark Quinn
• "If we want to be change makers, if we want to shape history in our own small way, we've got to focus on spreading love, kindness, and positivity."

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Welcome back to "Make a Difference! In this episode, the Mark will discuss the power of taking control over what we have the power to control, rather than craving control over things we cannot change. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on what we can influence and letting go of the need to control everything. By recognizing our true power and how we respond to challenges, we can make positive changes in our lives. Mark offers 3 practical steps to apply this wisdom and encourage listeners to take action and make a difference in daily daily life.

• Taking control over what we have the power to control leads to incredible change in our lives.
• Focusing on what we can influence and letting go of the need to control everything is key to making a difference.
• Recognizing our true power lies in how we respond to challenges and opportunities.
• Practical steps to apply this wisdom include being mindful of what can be addressed in the moment, reflecting on how to alter our course, and having the courage to take action.
• It's important to shift our focus to the things we can influence and take proactive steps towards positive change.

• "Incredible change happens in your life when you decide to take control over what you have the power over." - Steve Maraboli
• "True change happens when we focus upon what we can control." - Mark Quinn
• "Life is full of ups and downs, and we can't control everything that happens to us. The important thing is to shift our focus to the things we can influence." - Mark Quinn

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