Do you find it difficult to part with your phone even for a split second? The trend of digital detox began with the intention to help individuals who struggle to manage phone usage and are looking to disconnect from the overpowering chaos of the virtual world. This article provides a brief overview of digital detox as a trend.
Effects of Digital Overload on Mental Health
There is no doubt that technology has enriched our lives, but with so much screen time comes its hidden costs:
Increased Stress and Anxiety
Constant browsing and continuous notifications tire the brain and lead to increased stress. Every electronic device emits harmful radiation and their excessive use is harmful for our eyes as well as brain.
Decreased Attention Span
Constantly switching back and forth among programs and multitasking disrupts our ability to focus properly.
Sleep Disturbances
Blue light emitted by the screen interferes with the secretion of the sleep hormone melatonin, making it harder to sleep. Disturbed sleeping patterns leads to an unwanted abnormal routine, decreasing oir overall productivity.
Social Isolation
Ironically, social media, which is supposed to unites people, can make them even more isolated by promoting unrealistic comparisons. Our basic human habit of understanding things through comparative analysis, in terms of skills and development, when aligned with the digital overload, makes us isolated.
Also Read: Women in Agriculture: The Rise of Rural Agri-Entrepreneurs
Advantages of Digital Detox
A digital detox is essentially the reset button for the brain. Here’s why it’s so wonderful for our mental wellbeing:
Reduces Stress & Anxiety
Stepping back from the screen lowers the level of the stress hormone cortisol. It improves focus & productivity as distractions are eliminated, allowing the mind to focus on worthwhile activities. It can also help us plan our daily activities wisely.
Improves the Quality of Sleep
Avoiding the use of gadgets for at least an hour before going to bed is believed to improve the quality of sleep. Our efficiency is expected to multiply exponentially when we are successfully maintaining our sleep patterns.
How to Incorporate Digital Detox in Everyday Life
Small steps make a bug difference in mending the digital overload we face. Incorporating digital detox in our day-to-day tasks can help us in our everyday growth physically, mentally and emotionally. Some of the most commonly followed ways are:
Screen-Free Times
Establish ‘no phone zones’ during mealtime and at night. Apart from this you can set up ‘no phone intervals’ during your daily routines to make room for other vital things.
Offline Activities
Reading, walking, and other physical activities help reduce screen time. Spending time on vital physical activities can help us reduce digital burden and grow us physically simultaneously.
Limit Notifications
Turning off unnecessary notifications can reduce distractions. Every smartphone has the feature to turn off unnecessary notifications, you can turn off these by figuring out what is not required. A notification distracts us even if we are not looking at the phone. Therefore, it becomes equally essential to manage notifications on electronic devices wisely.
Digital Detox to Soul Detox
Our innate longing for peace and a decluttered environment stems from our true celestial origin. Digital detox is a momentary escape from the chaos of life on Earth. What is the way to find everlasting happiness and peace?
Jagatguru Tatvdarshi Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj reveals our true celestial origin: Supreme God Kabir is the Father of all souls and the Ultimate Creator of all universes. The peace we yearn for so desperately was the way of life in our original home ‘Satlok’. There is not a single negative virtue in Satlok.
How did we then transcend to a realm that is constantly at war, whether its war of minds or actual wars? Uncover the mystery of our origin and earthly existence by listening to the unrivalled spiritual discourses of Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj on:
Website: www.jagatgururampalji.org
- YouTube: Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj
- Facebook: Spiritual Leader Saint Rampal Ji
- Twitter: @SaintRampalJiM
