Digital detox: How to unplug effectively
2 years, 2 months ago

Digital detox: How to unplug effectively

Hindustan Times  

Do you often find yourself mindlessly scrolling through social media only to end up with a headache and eye strain? A digital detox is a practice of taking a break from electronic devices and digital media to improve overall well-being and reduce stress. Taking a break from technology allows you to spend more time in nature, and engage in physical activities, this helps with reducing stress levels and increase overall well-being. Our dependency on digital devices has increased after the lockdown period but It's important to establish some boundaries to find a balance between digital usage and the benefits of unplugging. Use apps to track time usage: There are various apps available that can help you track your time usage on different apps and devices.

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Online paradox: In need of a digital detox? AI assistants could be of help
1 week, 4 days ago

Online paradox: In need of a digital detox? AI assistants could be of help

Live Mint  

A digital detox often sounds like an impossible task, especially in a world where screens mediate almost every aspect of life. Yet, the benefits of reducing screen time and limiting the number of online platforms one engages with are becoming increasingly apparent. Such an AI-driven tool could offer insights into habitual usage patterns, identifying high-engagement periods and pinpointing which platforms …

Brain rot: What is it and how can you combat it?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Brain rot: What is it and how can you combat it?

The Independent  

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How to overcome your device dependency and manage a successful digital detox
4 months, 3 weeks ago

How to overcome your device dependency and manage a successful digital detox

Raw Story  

Life in the digital world can be rewarding. Despite people’s best efforts to unplug and strike a balance, research indicates that digital detoxes often fall short. Our recent research studied the digital detox journey, where people take a much-needed break from digital consumption, aiming to uncover what supports or sabotages those seeking digital well-being. Our findings highlighted four key strategies …

Surgeon General Warns of a Digital Tsunami, Urging Parents to Curb Social Media Addiction in Children
5 months ago

Surgeon General Warns of a Digital Tsunami, Urging Parents to Curb Social Media Addiction in Children

New Indian Express  

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy warns about the dangers of social media addiction among young people. He cites physical health risks like heart disease, stroke, and dementia, and urges governments to regulate social media. Murthy also highlights the lack of control over social media platforms and compares tech companies to car giants neglecting safety features. He emphasizes the importance of …

How might a digital detox impact our brains?
7 months ago

How might a digital detox impact our brains?

The Independent  

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Unplugging to Recharge: The Importance of a Digital Detox in Our Information Age
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Unplugging to Recharge: The Importance of a Digital Detox in Our Information Age

Deccan Chronicle  

In today’s hyperconnected world, we are bombarded with information like never before. This is where the concept of a digital detox comes in – a deliberate break from technology to allow our minds and bodies to rest, recharge, and reconnect with what truly matters. A digital detox allows us to declutter our minds and focus on the task at hand, …

Digital detox aims to restore focus
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Digital detox aims to restore focus

China Daily  

Every so often, 31-year-old Chen Jiawen, a product designer at a technology company in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, sets aside a day for herself called Unplug Day. Chen started the plan as she often felt "disrupted" by technology, citing moments of distraction like pop-up notifications, ring tones and persistent alerts leading her to check for new messages, and feelings of information …

Digital detox aims to restore focus
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Digital detox aims to restore focus

China Daily  

Every so often, 31-year-old Chen Jiawen, a product designer at a technology company in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, sets aside a day for herself called Unplug Day. Chen started the plan as she often felt "disrupted" by technology, citing moments of distraction like pop-up notifications, ring tones and persistent alerts leading her to check for new messages, and feelings of information …

Digital detox aims to restore focus
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Digital detox aims to restore focus

China Daily  

Various measures have been taken to help teenagers avoid excessive use of electronic devices. More than 400 students and their parents at a middle school in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, signed an agreement in 2023 at the beginning of the new semester to practice a digital detox. Also, many parents admitted to frequently using their phones even when spending time with …

Digital detox aims to restore focus
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Digital detox aims to restore focus

China Daily  

Every so often, 31-year-old Chen Jiawen, a product designer at a technology company in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, sets aside a day for herself called Unplug Day. Chen started the plan as she often felt "disrupted" by technology, citing moments of distraction like pop-up notifications, ring tones and persistent alerts leading her to check for new messages, and feelings of information …

Digital detox to Journaling: 5 ways to detox your mind every morning
1 year, 2 months ago

Digital detox to Journaling: 5 ways to detox your mind every morning

India TV News  

The alarm blares, pulling you from a dream to the harsh reality of another day. Your mind, just like your body, needs a morning detox to shed the stress and negativity of yesterday and face the day with clarity and focus. Here are 5 ways to hit the mental reset button and start your morning feeling refreshed and renewed. Even …

Digital Detox: 6 ways to unplug from work stress for a healthier life
1 year, 4 months ago

Digital Detox: 6 ways to unplug from work stress for a healthier life

India TV News  

In this fast-paced, technology-driven world, the line between personal and professional life has become very thin, to the extent of getting blurred. He holds the belief that employing a set of mantras to prioritize task items and fostering a healthier work environment is achievable, resulting in a practical balance between professional and personal life. Prioritize and arrange your task list, …

World Social Media Day 2023: Ten interesting tips for social media detox
1 year, 8 months ago

World Social Media Day 2023: Ten interesting tips for social media detox

India TV News  

Today is World Social Media Day 2023, and it is a great time to take a step back and evaluate our social media habits. Here are 10 tips to help you get started on your social media detox: Set Limits Set a time limit for how long you will be on social media each day. Try to take a break …

Partial Digital Detox Is Far More Effective and Sustainable Than Going Cold Turkey
1 year, 9 months ago

Partial Digital Detox Is Far More Effective and Sustainable Than Going Cold Turkey

News 18  

Heavy tech use/smartphone use is seen to cause changes in the human brain similar to what happens when one uses highly potent drugs. In fact, dopamine is often called ‘the want chemical’ and its pull is so strong while we use social media, that resisting the urge to check for updates, comments, likes and new mails/messages becomes really difficult,” says …

5 warning signs that your relationship needs a digital detox
1 year, 11 months ago

5 warning signs that your relationship needs a digital detox

Hindustan Times  

In today's digital age, it's easy to feel like technology is an essential part of our daily lives. Excessive reliance on digital devices can sometimes take a toll on our relationships, leading to issues such as lack of quality time, reduced intimacy, and increased distractions. 5 signs your relationship needs a digital detox: Clinton Power, relationship counsellor and marriage therapist, …

Unplugging from technology: The benefits of a digital detox you didn't know
1 year, 11 months ago

Unplugging from technology: The benefits of a digital detox you didn't know

India TV News  

As we rely more and more on digital devices in our daily lives, it's becoming increasingly difficult to unplug and take a break. From social media to emails, we're constantly connected to our devices, and the line between work and leisure time is becoming increasingly blurred. Taking a digital detox, or unplugging from technology for a set period of time, …

Digital detox helpline in Bengaluru to assist people to overcome addiction to technology
2 years, 4 months ago

Digital detox helpline in Bengaluru to assist people to overcome addiction to technology

The Hindu  

Do you spend long hours on your electronic gadgets? To help people come out of technology addiction, the Service for Healthy Use of Technology Clinic at NIMHANS has launched a digital detox helpline, a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country. People can call 9480829675 and seek help, said Manoj Kumar Sharma, Professor at the Department of Clinical Psychology, who also heads …

To be online, or not to be online: why social media users are opting for detox
2 years, 4 months ago

To be online, or not to be online: why social media users are opting for detox

The Hindu  

if twitter goes down i will not join the next social media i will attempt to become normal — veet November 4, 2022 Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last month, you know Twitter is in crisis after the company’s recent acquisition by Elon Musk, who brought in a swathe of changes which included laying off workers, …

Digital Detox: How can parents encourage children to take social media breaks?
2 years, 11 months ago

Digital Detox: How can parents encourage children to take social media breaks?

India Today  

Digital detox is one method for reducing excessive screen time and encouraging healthy online habits. According to a study conducted by Guilford Journals, limiting social media use to 30 minutes per day can result in improved mental health and well-being. Because social media apps provide an endless stream of content, it's easy to lose track of time while scrolling through …

‘Digital detoxes’ don’t work – but I think I’ve found something that does
3 years, 4 months ago

‘Digital detoxes’ don’t work – but I think I’ve found something that does

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Abroad – for the first time …

Here's Why You Should Unplug and Do A Social Media Detox During This Pandemic
3 years, 8 months ago

Here's Why You Should Unplug and Do A Social Media Detox During This Pandemic

News 18  

For almost a year and a half of the pandemic, social media has been our only point of contact with the outside world. In addition, the results found that social media use in bed at night increases the likelihood of anxiety, insomnia, and shorter sleep duration. Evidence also suggests that heavy social media use, particularly before bedtime, can intervene with …

Digital Detox Day: Rita Ora and Jade Thirlwall shun social media
4 years, 6 months ago

Digital Detox Day: Rita Ora and Jade Thirlwall shun social media

Daily Mail  

Rita Ora and Jade Thirlwall have joined a slew of stars vowing to ditch social media for Digital Detox Day. Logging off: She donned a leopard print v-neck knit and styled her blonde locks in a sleek centre parting as she posted a short clip and a picture to her Instagram Captioning the snap, she wrote: 'I'm switching off for …

Digital detox should begin at the workplace
5 years, 7 months ago

Digital detox should begin at the workplace

The Hindu  

Addiction to technology is hardly noticed, let alone addressed, when it revolves around work. Manoj Kumar Sharma, professor, SHUT Clinic, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, says it’s all right to take the help of technology to fight tech addiction, because the intent is there to keep technology in its right place. Features in the mail box that will …

Detox your way to a healthier, happier and more energetic you
6 years ago

Detox your way to a healthier, happier and more energetic you

Hindustan Times  

Detoxing is our body’s way of recharging itself, just like a cell phone and other electronic gadgets. Detoxing helps by: · Regulating the body hormone levels · Controlling the body weight by sorting and exporting fat · Reducing cholesterol · Cleansing the blood · Improving circulation · Refuelling the body with healthy nutrients A simple detox diet and exercise routine …

Digital detoxes don’t actually work, according to researchers
6 years, 1 month ago

Digital detoxes don’t actually work, according to researchers

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The growing popularity of such “digital …

Almost half of families are planning a ‘digital detox’ this summer, study claims
6 years, 9 months ago

Almost half of families are planning a ‘digital detox’ this summer, study claims

The Independent  

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HOW CAN YOU SPEND LESS TIME ONLINE?
7 years, 1 month ago

HOW CAN YOU SPEND LESS TIME ONLINE?

Daily Mail  

Being 'on' all the time can have a serious effect on our mind and our bodies, which is why a world-famous personal trainer and health author has shared his tips on how to do a digital detox. Adelaide-born PT, James Duigan, 42, is the former personal trainer of Elle Macpherson and his words are often treated as gospel as he …

Digital detox: What you told us about curbing your social media and smartphone use
7 years, 5 months ago

Digital detox: What you told us about curbing your social media and smartphone use

ABC  

Despite the benefits, many Australians have mixed feelings about their mobile phones, according to the results of the ABC Smartphone Survey. One of the early trends from the online smartphone survey indicated many people — about 26 per cent — thought they interacted with their phone less than five times a day. Challenge 4: Only use your phone when you're …

How to ease yourself into a digital detox
7 years, 11 months ago

How to ease yourself into a digital detox

The Independent  

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The addiction that’s 'worse than alcohol or drug abuse’
7 years, 11 months ago

The addiction that’s 'worse than alcohol or drug abuse’

BBC  

The addiction that’s 'worse than alcohol or drug abuse’ Talkspace A fun-house style mirror was part of a campaign to show how social media distorts our view of ourselves If you can’t turn away from Facebook, Snapchat or other social media, you aren’t alone. “There are skills needed to navigate any social space.” Talkpsace An ad campaign from Talkspace, which …

Do You Need a Digital Detox?
8 years, 2 months ago

Do You Need a Digital Detox?

Huff Post  

visited a tech company once in San Francisco, and I walked into a lunch area and saw everyone sitting on couches and at tables, all on their computers. In a recent study, people who reported excessive Internet use also reported social anxiety disorders, loneliness, social isolation and lower quality of life. That’s right, too much Internet and screen time can …

Three practical ways to break your smartphone addiction according to digital detox experts
8 years, 2 months ago

Three practical ways to break your smartphone addiction according to digital detox experts

The Independent  

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Digital detoxing in the real world: How to get started
8 years, 5 months ago

Digital detoxing in the real world: How to get started

ABC  

It's easy to disconnect when you're on holiday, but how can we manage our technology in regular life — during a normal working week — so we're not slaves to our phones? After some serious googling, and a self-imposed digital detox, I'm happy to report it's possible to wrest control back from your phone, and it doesn't hurt much at …

Addicted to your smart phone? It's time for a digital detox
9 years, 9 months ago

Addicted to your smart phone? It's time for a digital detox

Hindustan Times  

* Mumbaiites Sahil Wavhal, 18, and his brother Kaushik, 24, aren't allowed to use their phones between 11 pm and 8 am. "A virtual break gives people time to pursue other activities and realise that there is a life beyond the digital world," says Dr Manoj Sharma, additional professor of clinical psychology and coordinator at the SHUT Clinic established as …

'Digital detox' vacation offers holidaymakers chance to 'disconnect' from everyday life
10 years, 1 month ago

'Digital detox' vacation offers holidaymakers chance to 'disconnect' from everyday life

Daily Mail  

For most people, it has become a travel essential. But a 'digital detox' revolution is taking place - a chance to embrace the holiday free from modern technology and reminders of home life. The Red Mountain Resort, in Utah, US, is an adventure spa next to Snow Canyon State Park and offers a real 'disconnected' break Digital Detox Holidays offer …

Digital Detox, Step 1: Step Away From The Phone
10 years, 9 months ago

Digital Detox, Step 1: Step Away From The Phone

NPR  

Digital Detox, Step 1: Step Away From The Phone Enlarge this image toggle caption iStockphoto iStockphoto The summer months are upon us again. Honan says he loves being online, but he thinks "there's value in spending time in quiet reflection." Baier's daughter, just now finishing her sophomore year of high school, knew her father thought she spent too much time …

A Digital Detox Can Change Your Life. Here's What To Know Before You Do It.
11 years ago

A Digital Detox Can Change Your Life. Here's What To Know Before You Do It.

Huff Post  

Let’s face it: we don't always have the healthiest relationship with technology. The fact that the phrase “digital detox” made its way into the Oxford Dictionary online last year is proof in itself that many of us could stand to benefit from a little break from our screens, and this weekend may be just the perfect time. After her digital …

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