Digital detox is when you take some much needed time away from the technological clutter that consumes your everyday life. Think of it as fasting from your phone, computer, and television. It has become somewhat of a cult phenomenon recently, with stories of people successfully unplugging and finding out there’s more to life, and more to socializing with others. For me, personally, I’d love to escape to an electricity-free cabin far away from civilization, where I must fend for myself and live simply, where all I have is a pen and paper to write my memoirs. But what once was a natural trait in all human beings, the ability to live off the land solely from what we grew or gamed, has long gone and nearly everyone in the world would need training to refresh their inner survivalist. I think it would be a life-changing, humbling and self-proving experience to be able to last a week or longer, in the wild, with nothing but a few basic supplies.
Digital detox doesn’t typically mean that you take yourself away from your normal, everyday life, as I would like to do. You can have your own digital detox that coincides with your everyday routine. While you may not be able to completely get away with your detox at work, however you can unplug and box up your electronics at home, and make yourself avoid checking anything, be it Facebook, your email, or other various websites at work. You will notice a slight withdrawal at first, but soon enough you will begin to realize that you have more time to focus on the simplicities of life and what really means the most to you (ex. children, family, friends). Good luck with your digital detox, I would love to hear about your experience!
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