Things have never been more complex and people have never had so many things to worry about to make their everyday lives function the way they want. It is important to remember the value of the advancements the world has made and appreciate the fact that the world has become a far more welcoming environment for humans as a result. 

Think about it. Since the early 1900s, essentially every aspect of “everyday life” has changed, mostly due to the advent of electricity, and in more recent years, the computer. Modern people have to maintain a steady income so they can pay off credit cards, utility bills, answer emails, guard their social media, watch out for scammers trying to steal personal information and deal with the government in ways that did not exist a century ago. The everyday life of a person 100 years ago relied on far fewer things to make it successful. 

That is not to say that these advances are in any way negative. The world of 120 years ago was also darker, slower, dirtier and altogether much worse than the world of today. But those advancements require attention and effort from the individual in order to keep working. You cannot keep the lights on without paying the bill, and nowadays it seems that you cannot even pay the power bill without having access to the internet. 

The world around us is surrounded by tools and services, and in order to use them to their maximum benefit, they have to be maintained. Your computer should be kept updated, so should your cell phone. Your bills should be paid, on time, and your house should be kept in good repair. There may be a lot of additional little things to worry about in everyday than there used to be, but those little things are the reason the world is so advanced today.

Technology, of course, can be helpful and can make tasks like paying your bills or making sure your door is locked easier to manage. Be mindful on how you are using technology in your day to day life.