Currently, the day to day consists of moving from one device to another. From the computer to work, the telephone to communicate and to come home to rest watching television. In recent years, the use of technology in the world population has increased. The excessive use of electronic devices has caused some negative consequences in the emotional well-being and vitality of the users.
On a global scale, each person spends an average of 6 hours and 54 minutes connected to the internet, from a phone, computer or tablet, according to the Statista data portal. The use of screens brings with it difficulties sleep, trouble concentrating, anxiety, stress, and a sedentary lifestyle.
According to the ObservaPRL.org Report on Tecnoestrés, from the Institute for Occupational Safety and Well-being, 42% of workers consider that the excessive use of technology generates negative consequences, both personally and in relation to their environment.
In this sense, Sarah Garcés, health and wellness coach, suggests certain tips so that people can achieve a detox effective technological.
- set schedules: the most difficult step, but the most important is to manage timeto set limits.
- Define technology-free zones: It is important that people have spaces in their homes, where they can spend time on activities that do not involve the use of devices, such as exercising, meditating or reading.
- Reconnect with the real world: One of the keys to achieving effective digital disconnection is planning other activities and sharing time with family and friends, through family reunions, trips to nature, trips to the park, or board game nights. (YO)
Source: Eluniverso
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