Detoxifying your system goes beyond just juice cleanses and workout routines. In our contemporary digital landscape, it’s equally important to give your mental health a respite from its daily stressors. This entails occasionally embarking on a digital diet challenge, allowing you to relish the benefits of your connected devices rather than feeling inundated by them.
A digital diet or detox involves taking a break from digital devices such as TVs, smartphones, computers, tablets, and social media platforms for a specific duration.
Did you know?
Internet addiction (IA) has become a major public health issue worldwide and is closely linked to mental health disorders.
5 benefits when taking a break from technology
#1 Reduced stress and anxiety
#2 Improved sleep
#3 Increased mindfulness
#4 Better relationships
#5 Enhanced creativity
7-day digital diet
The UK P&I Club suggests the following weekly plan for digital detox
- Monday: Unsubscribe from unwanted emails
- Tuesday: Refrain from checking your phone until you begin work
- Wednesday: Disconnect all devices during your lunch break
- Thursday: Define a period where you don’t check new notifications
- Friday: Stay off social media for the entire day
- Saturday: Avoid checking work emails or social media
- Sunday: Refrain from checking work emails or social media
Constant notifications, emails, and social media updates can take a toll on your mental health. Schedule designated times to disable notifications and make airplane mode your friend!
BUILDING RESILIENCE: Read in this series
