Life can easily pass you
by when you spend hours upon hours on your mobile devices. With our phones
being the easiest way to complete tasks, communicate to people, and entertain
yourself, it's easy to spend a large portion of your day glued to your phone.
The amount of information that we consume everyday through technology is
astronomical compared to even just ten years ago. This amount of information
can impact our brains because we are not capable of easily handling the
information load. Giving our brains a rest is important for our health. Continue
reading for ways to unplug and recharge away from your phone.
Set up a scheduled "no
phone" time during the day
Most people keep their
phones on them all day. This allows you to easily go on your phone when you're
bored. It is important to have certain times of each day that you spend away
from your phone so you can focus on your tasks for the day and live in the
present with others. It is much nicer to have a conversation with family or
friends in person instead of over text.
Utilize "Do Not Disturb"
You do not need to be
alerted about every notification that you receive on your phone. To reduce the number
of times you pick up your phone to each notification, place your phone on do
not disturb when you do not need to respond to an important text, call, or
email.
Find other ways to
relax
Many people unwind after
a long day by scrolling through social media or playing games on their phone.
To get off your phone, try picking up some other hobbies. Whether it is taking
a walk, exercising, reading, or crafting, any activity that is away from your
phone can be extremely helpful for your brain health.
Stop using your phone
before bed and right when you wake up
Most people have the bad
habit of staying on your phone before going to sleep and immediately checking
your phone when you wake up. Having a high amount of screen time before going
to sleep can cause you to not be able to go to sleep easily. A bright screen
shining in your eyes right when you wake up is difficult for your eyes to
adjust to and could cause pain.
Take a break or delete
social media accounts
Are your social media
platforms actually benefiting you? While it may be nice to mindlessly scroll
through the different posts, it can be of little use to you in the long run.
Face to face interactions can be much better for you and your
relationships.
While it may seem hard
to break away from your phone, it is important to find ways to get away from
the screens. The constant information overload and the light of the screens can
be harmful to your eyes and brain. For your health, unplug and recharge.
Sources:
https://antimaximalist.com/how-to-disconnect-and-unplug/
https://www.lifehack.org/452813/5-simple-ways-to-unplug-and-be-more-mindful-in-your-life