Ditox
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has your screen timing increased?
Do You Keep Forwarding General Messages To Individuals/ Groups ?
Do You Constantly Check Your Mobile Phone ?
Do You Hear The Ringtone Of The Phone, When In Actual The Phone Is Not Ringing ?
Do You Always Look Out For Notifications From Social Media ?
While Having Food/ Before Going To Bed / After Getting Up In The Morning Do You Have The Urge To Check The Phone ?
Do You Always Wish To See Some Messages/ Notifications/ Reactions From Your Friends/ Followers ?
We Live In An Extraordinary Time In Human History.
We Are More Globally Connected Than Ever Before, But Life In The Digital Age Is Far From Ideal.
The Average American Spends More Than Half Of Their Waking Life Staring At A Screen. The Negative Psychological, Social And Cultural Impact Is Real. Things Need To Change.
Our Ability To Stay Balanced In This Time Of Exponential Technological Growth, And Create Healthy Relationships With Our Digital Devices, Will Determine The Future Of Humanity.
Developing A New Code Of Ethics Around Technologies, Creating Social Etiquette, Setting Positive Cultural Norms, And Raising Awareness Around Harmful Habits While Sharing The Importance Of Mindfulness Is Urgent.
Engage In A Conversation
For 12 Hours
Digital Fast For 12 Hours For 9 Days.
Having Face To Face Interactions/ Conversations
Meeting Your Old Friends/ Relatives/ Know Hows Over A Coffee/ Beer
What Can You Do?
Set Boundaries Around The Time When You Access The Internet. Avoid Answering Emails After Work. Go For A Walk. Leave The House/Office And All Internet-connected Devices For Small Periods Of Time And Build Up To Longer Internet-free Time. Keep Laptops, Tablets And All Internet-connected Devices Out Of The Bedroom And Away From Mealtimes.