In today’s tech-driven world, it’s crucial to unplug from devices and take a mental reset. We’ve become so reliant on technology that the sense of normalcy we once knew before the digital era is fading fast. The constant notifications and prompts to check our screens are wearing us down.
What if I told you that you could buy more time on earth by putting that phone down, closing that laptop, and turning that screen off? You’d think I’m doing too much, I suppose!

This constant need to stay active on social media or “work” is getting our dopamine through the roof. Doom scrolling constantly, trying to find the following funny video or photo, and checking for updates on things that could wait a minute is killing our mental health and, in turn, physical health, too.
Anxiety from taking in too much negative information, low attention span from taking in too much short-form content, over-reliance on AI help, depression due to cyberbullying or self-comparison to strangers online, sleep disorders, etc., can all be linked to increased screen time. We are sucked into this virtual world, with our physical bodies paying for that.

You can buy more time by turning that screen off and giving yourself a break so that your body can mentally and physically catch up to a good order. However short or long those breaks are, they will help you regain your focus and attention span, boost your mood, and give you more presence to be where your feet are!

Pick up a new habit as you unplug; read physical books, take walks, visit galleries, and do anything that requires you to live in the moment without the need to document it.