Digital Detox: Slowing Down and Reconnecting with the Real World.
The continuous integration of technology into our everyday living means we spend more time looking into electronic screens, TV for entertainment, computers and phones for learning, reading, taking notes and so much more.
These technologies have positively impacted our lives since their origination but have also slowly dragged us into the loop of addiction that we tend to feel useless without them.
For people in the field of tech and development, it might be a bit different to the reason why they spend so much time on screens, but at the end of the day, some of its effects are the same.
The solution to this is a digital detox and we will need discussing digital detoxification, it’s benefits and how you can your digital detox journey in this article.
What is a Digital Detox?
A Digital Detox is a continuous process of taking time off screens for a period of time.
How can too much screen affect your health?
As a person in tech, too much exposure to screen can negatively affect your health, in many ways such as:
- Stress and anxiety
- Sleep quality
- Cognitive performance
- Relationship with others
- Technology dependence
- Unhealthy eating
- Lack of time management
Benefits of Digital Detoxification
The importance of taking a break off the screens is very vital to living a healthy life. Some of the benefits are:
- Reconnect with reality
Off screen time (digital detox) can help you refresh and re-establish your connection with reality, friends and your environment.
- Healthy living
Sleep disorders and unhealthy eating are some of the things digital detox can help correct and improve.
- Productivity
It improves your performance in delivery as you become time conscious and focused on important things.
How to go about a digital Detox?
- Set a goal and make a plan
Decide what you aim to achieve with a detox plan, devices or social media channels you want to avoid.
• Find activities to fill your time
Pick up non screen, most like physical activities that will distract and keep you occupied. Physical hobbies, hanging out with friends are some things you can do.
- Tell your friends and family
Inform your friends and family about your detoxification plan, they should know you might not be in contact. And you might also need their support through your journey.
- Find a detox buddy
Having a detox partner will keep you motivated. It helps you feel you are not alone.
- Don’t be afraid to take breaks
Take breaks if you feel overwhelmed and stressed, you can adjust your screen times and gradually meet up to your desired expectations.
Breaking off digital devices is very essential to your general well-being.
As a tech professional it’s most important for you to cool off, re-energize and prepare for the next session of work. Take a break, eat healthy, and reconnect with nature.
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