It’s digital detox time!
Ask yourself these 3 questions.
- When was the last time you went a full day without turning your phone on?
- When was the last time you went a full weekend without checking email?
- How many hours has it been since you’ve scrolled your favourite social media newsfeed?
I’m guessing you’re like most people…always glued to your phone, always available, and always plugged in.
Have you ever stopped to think about the negative effects this has on your health?
Recently, I took some time to reflect and realized that it had been months since I took a full day off – one with no phone, no email, and no social media.
In our go-go-go culture, being busy is the norm and being available at all times of the day and night is expected.
Unfortunately, a “day off” nowadays is typically far from relaxing. Sadly, many people define their “day off” as stressful.
Time off from work is no longer equated with long walks on the beach, picnics in the park, or hikes through the woods.
Simply put, people aren’t resting and recovering the way they need to be and weekends are just not what they used to be.
Most people push their limits until they completely exhaust their system. And the negative effects don’t show up right away.
In some cases, it takes months or years until symptoms surface.
Needless to say, our society is facing a real problem.
Why not commit to a digital detox a few times per year? Think about it … no phone, no Facebook, and limited email. It’s a great way to re-balance, re-connect, and re-gain control of your busy lifestyle.
I understand that being plugged in is a great way to stay up-to-date and connected. I’m definitely not suggesting closing all of your accounts and moving to a remote island.
However, it’s time to recognize that the digital world is silently taking over and not in a good way.
Digital devices are slowly stealing inner connection, inner peace, and inner happiness.
So now that I’ve convinced you to do a Digital Detox, let me help get you started.
Here are 3 quick and easy ways to start your Digital Detox.
- Next time you want to text a good friend with an update, call them instead (preferably from a landline)
- Rather than spending time on your iPad, why not cuddle, read a book, or meditate before bed.
- Remove all digital devices from the bedroom. No iPads, no phones, and no laptops. Commit to using the bedroom for two things – sleep and sex.
By taking a break from the noisy digital world, you’ll be left with more time for yourself, more time to breath in fresh air, and more time to connect with the people you care about.
“There is no wi-fi in the forest, but I promise you will find a better connection.”
Dr. Sara has appeared on multiple radio shows/podcasts, the W Network, Breakfast Television and CP24. For almost 5 years, she worked as the National Spokesperson for a well-known digestive wellness brand, educating across the globe on gut health. Dr. Sara has been named a rising star in Canada receiving the Generation Next award for her outstanding contribution to shaping the future of Canada’s grocery industry. She frequently contributes to large publications and has been published in Best Health Magazine, The Globe and Mail, Sweat Equity, Grocery Business, Inside Fitness, Canadian Living, Elevate, HELLO, and ELLE Canada.
Dr. Sara’s approach to healthcare is not as easy as taking a pill. The “quick-fix” approach is not one she subscribes to. While there’s a pill for just about everything, rarely do prescription drugs stop the course of disease - they merely mask symptoms. Dr. Sara believes true health requires a commitment from both the doctor and the patient.
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