5 reasons to detox digitally

Published : Jun 24, 2016, 04:32 AM ISTUpdated : Mar 31, 2018, 07:04 PM IST
5 reasons to detox digitally

Synopsis


Why does our body need a digital detox? The constant use of gadgets and technology can be damaging to one's health. Staying grounded has become important in our fast-paced world.  


Digital detox is the best method to achieve this. Unplug from your gadgets for a day or two and you will be relaxed, and start to see things differently. It will also help you to tap into deeper levels of creativity,  improve your relationships and more. 

 

Here are five reasons why we need to give ourselves a much-needed digital detox.
 

 

1. Better relationships

 


People reach for their phone every other second while interacting with others. By doing so, you are actually spending less time with those in front of you. Without gadget, you will develop better eye contact, and this will help to have a relaxed conversation. It will also help to make you feel more empathetic towards each other. 
 

 

2. Better posture

 


It is true that technology is changing the posture of people as they spend more time looking downward rather than looking forward to those in front of them. By avoiding gadgets for three days, you can regain your posture, and this will help to open up your general energy. 

 

 

3. Improved memory

 

 

There was a time we used to remember the names and phone numbers of almost all our friends and relatives. With the use of technology, people began to forget the names and other details of one another. Neuroscientists find this as the result of lack of conversation. Digital detoxing will help you create better bonding with other people. 

 

 

 

4. Better sleep 

 


You will sleep longer and feel rejuvenated. The blue screen of the gadgets suppresses melatonin in the body which makes people alert even while sleeping. Studies reveal that checking phone just before sleeping will affect the quality of rest.   

 

 

 

5. New perspectives 
 

 

People can make significant decisions and changes in their life while offline than online. This is because their mind is free and can concentrate on their task as there is no distraction from their gadgets. During digital detox, people felt that they have more will power and can contemplate more important issues in their life. 

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