Descriptive writing - Topic :
Digital Detoxification
any 5 activities in 6-8 pages
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Digital detox refers to a period of time when a person voluntarily refrains from using digital devices such as smartphones, computers, and social media platforms.[1][2] This form of detoxification has gained popularity, as individuals have increased their time spent on digital devices and the Internet.
Technology is everywhere these days. The other day, I brought my son to the library. Five mothers were sitting on chairs next to me. I was the only one without a phone in my hand. I was carrying a physical book. Everyone else was texting or reading on their phones. Occasionally, they snapped pictures of their children to send off to their families.
I was just like these mothers one year ago.
But, I’ve changed. I changed because I’m plugged in all the time for my work. I work as a freelance writer. I often sit in front of my computer for 8 to 10 hours a day.
My main hobby is programming.
If I’m not careful, I can live in front of my computer.
This is why I choose to engage in regular technology detox so that I won’t burnout using technology.
You may be just like me. You feel an urgency because you are “sensitive” to your environment. You feel anxious with too many hours spent on your devices. When you burnout, you are irritable and prone to depression.
When I worked in Corporate America, I had this amazing routine of running for an hour every morning in nature to detox from technology. I also carried a regular phone and not a smartphone.
Yes, we still have those. They come in handy.
Now that I work from home 7 days a week, I distribute my work hours throughout 7 days instead of trying to pack them into 5 days. This allows me ample time to engage in technology detox every day.
Here are some very easy activities anyone can engage in whether you work from home or not.
You can work these into your family’s routine with your children. You can integrate mindfulness into these activities.
Most of all, you can let your brain rest for your next high-tech work session.
Going Out For a Walk
The best part of having a dog is that it forces you to go out for a walk every single day. Now, I regularly go out and take a walk during long breaks in my day. When you move in the physical world, it’s different than in a gym. There’s something “freeing” about seeing nature’s “vast openness”.
I find that in open space, my mind opens up infinitely more than if I’m indoors. This is why I don’t have a gym membership anymore.
Doing Yard Work
People who have houses often have to do yard work. I live in an apartment with a patio. I love times spent picking up leaves and organizing the patio. You spot squirrels nearby who may come for a visit. You are also breathing in ample fresh air.
The repetitiveness associated with yard work allows for great meditations.
Playing Board Games
Social activities are just that. They are social. One of the best ways I love to spend time is playing board games. You can play with your family and your children. You can play with your coworkers. You can play with friends.
There are so many board games to choose from. It’s a great way to break the ice when you are out with a group of new friends. It’s a great way to engage with your children and make connections with them.
Riding a Bicycle
In my 20s, I used to ride the bicycle to work when I lived in Japan. Well, I rode my bicycle to the train station every day. Then, I would take the train to work. I used to love the wind in my hair every day.
These days, we are sitting in cars a lot. We are in traffic a lot. What if there’s a way to take your children to school by riding a bicycle? What if you can ride the bicycle on weekends in the park? Would you integrate this activity into your life?
Taking a Bath
A lot of people who are neurodiverse love to detox from overstimulation by taking a bath. But, in the age of technology, we all need a quick way to detox when we are overstimulated.
Sometimes, I have 5 meetings back to back. When they are over, I need to close my eyes because I’m completely overstimulated from all the social interactions.
Just 10 minutes in the bath feeling the steam around me allows me to detox. Often, this 10 minutes beats an hour-long yoga session.
Sleeping
We all sleep. We all sleep at regular intervals every night. Do you know your sleeping pattern though? Everyone has different internal clocks. Everyone needs different hours of sleep every night.
Are you sleeping the optimal amount during the optimal hours of your day? It’s a lifestyle question. When you feel that you need more sleep, are you able to get that sleep when you need it?
When I’m managing my lifestyle optimally, this is what happens:
I sleep when I am tired and can not be awake any longer.
I wake up without an alarm clock refreshed and ready to take on the day.
I take short naps during the day when I feel very tired.
We can all adopt some good habits from our children who seem to sleep when they want to. The key is simply to create the space in your days to be able to accommodate your sleep ritual.
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