The use of the technology It is increasing and rapidly in the world population. It is common to observe advances in fields such as telemedicine, virtual education and teleworking.
However, the excessive use of all kinds of technological tool has generated some consequences that have a negative impact on the emotional well-being and in the vitality of the users.
On a global scale, it is estimated that each person spends an average of six hours and 54 minutes connected to Interneteither from a tphone, computer or tabletaccording to the Statista data portal.
This excessive use can cause problems for users, such as difficulty falling asleep, trouble concentrating, anxiety, stress, and a sedentary lifestyle.
This is evidenced in the ObservaPRL.org Report on Technostress, from the Institute of Occupational Safety and Well-being. According to this study, 42% of workers believe that the excessive use of technology generates negative consequences for users, both personally and in relation to their environment.
Sarah Garcés, health and wellness coach, suggests to face this budding problem, the implementation of some tips and activities, so that people achieve a pause or technological respite effective, with the aim of living a healthy life for longer.
As a first point, he mentions, it is necessary to establish schedules; “The most difficult, but most important step is to organize the time to establish limits”. He adds that all people should set goals, such as not answering emails after a certain time, even more so if it is time to share with the family environment; Also a good practice is to stop checking social networks after 22:00.
Another aspect that he considers important is to define the technology free zonesthat is, that people have spaces in their homes to allocate time to activities that do not involve use of devicessuch as exercising, meditating or reading.
An ideal way to stay motivated during that time is to establish forms of incentive for the achievement of the proposed goals. Finally, reconnect with the real world. “One of the keys to achieving effective digital disconnection is planning other activities and sharing time with family and friends, be it family reunions, trips to nature, trips to the park, or board game nights.”
