Being constantly on phone/laptop using various social media apps is something we all can relate with. In fact, when we say, “Oh I don’t use Instagram”, most of our friends might be like “OH. MY. GOD! What!? Why?!”
Well, while some of us are not bothered with this, most of us are. Increased “Screen Time” (the time you spend on electronic devices) is something all of us struggle with. In most household days start with our parents screaming “On your phone even before breakfast! I will burn your phone!”
However, the most surprising thing is, we ourselves are aware of this over usage. We know we are struggling with controlling our time spent on social media/electronic devices. We are aware of our reduced “study time” and increased “chill time” (even when we have a lot of work to complete) but still we somehow fail to manage all of this.
When our loved ones complain about our decreased time spent with them, we often get frustrated and end up letting it out on them giving excuses like, “I work all day on laptop”, “I was preparing the project the entire day” “I wasn’t wasting my time, it is the work requirement” etc.
All these everyday little struggles are somewhere getting piled up within us and increasing our difficulties. Do you also feel like doing something for this? Do you feel the need to reduce your time spent on smartphone?
If yes, then let’s try Digital Detox together! It refers to a period of time when we refrain ourselves from using electronic devices such as smartphones, televisions, computers, tablets, and social media sites at all. It can be a small time period say between 3-4 hours or even a few days. We all can agree that in this digital era, completely putting an end to using electronic devices is not possible. But we can surely limit our time spent on it. Digital Detoxing is something that can be highly beneficial for achieving this change.
“Detoxing” from digital devices is often seen as a way to focus on real-life social interactions without distractions. By forgoing digital devices temporarily, we can let go of the stress that arises from constant indulgence in our devices.
Through this program, we will try to help you manage your screen time, enjoy happier time with your loved ones and enhance quality of your sleep.
Frequently Asked Questions
Avoid screens during breaks, after work go out spend more time outside, be vigilant when consuming information, take part in regular physical activity.
Avoid using screens during breaks, spend more time outside after work, be cautious while ingesting information, and engage in regular physical activity.
The degree of internet addiction varies from person to person so the time taken to detox from the internet will also differ. To get rid of it quickly, someone needs to start working on it.
An individual can be more focused on his life, relationship with family and friends, assist you in feeling less competitive, and raise your mood generally, let your mornings much more quiet and happy.
A person who chooses to abstain from using digital gadgets including cellphones, laptops, and social media platforms is said to be on a digital detox.
Yes, it can help the individual to increase his or her level of concentration on his or her life, relationships with family and friends, help you to feel less competitive, improve your general mood..
You'll have a new mindset, improved memory, better conversations, be happier, and be physically and mentally healthy.
You can reach out to a mental health professional who can help you to learn strategies to cope effectively with your internet addiction.
It gives an individual personal space to reflect on himself, digital detox increases productivity, improves sleep, better physical health which enhances overall quality of life.
The length of time needed to detox from the internet will vary depending on the individual's level of internet addiction. Someone needs to start working on it now to quickly get rid of it.