Creating a Healthy Tech-Life Balance
A decade or two ago, no one would have imagined the ways in which the digital world would have penetrated our everyday life. However, today digital technology has become a significant part of our lives and even our identities. While there is no doubt that digital technology has brought about significant ease to our lives and given us the chance to stay connected with people from around the world, there is also a constant danger of information overload.
Many of us experience the fear of missing out on important things when we are offline, or simply feeling anxious because it’s been “too long” since we’ve checked social media. Ever since the pandemic, countless companies have shifted their working model to hybrid and remote, causing even further immersion into the digital world. At home, people frequently checking their work emails wondering if they have taken a little too long to reply to their boss and if their job might be in jeopardy. This constant worry impacts our own physical and mental health as well as our relationships with the people around us. It is essential that in this fast pacing and consuming world, to create tech-life balance, and to have healthy boundaries established in the workplace. Team leaders and managers are best equipped to be the role models and change agents for this type of work-life balance. Being a digital wellness consultant, Nina Hersher explains why tech-life balance is so critical and how this balance can be achieved.
A Step By Step Guide On How to Achieve Tech Life Balance
Here are some easy ways that will help you achieve tech-life balance.
Practice Mindful Technology Usage
The best way to balance technology use is to create and commit to mindful tech routines and boundaries. This might look like putting your cell phone away, outside the bedroom before going to sleep, and having an unplugged morning routine upon r waking up. Doctors recommend avoiding artificial blue light before you go to bed as it has energizing effects that negatively impact your sleep. Furthermore, try setting guidelines for yourself such as the amount of time you spend on a particular device, which tools (slack, email, text etc), should colleagues should use to reach out to you, and what your working hours are. Creating tech- free zones in the home for relazing will also promote presence, conversation, and authentic connection among family members. ,
Avoid Double Screening
many of us use our smartphones while working on our laptops or have text messaging hooked up to our computer. This means that our brain is constantly trying to multitask, reducing our productivity and attention span. Avoid double screening to reduce stress and improve focus on the task at hand. This shift will result in increased productivity and in turn, more time for self-care. Turn Off Unnecessary Notifications
hoose which notifications are important and worthy of your attention and which you can simply deactivate Even when you mean to be more productive by downloading dozens of apps and tools, too many notifications can result in a bombardment of things competing for your attention. of . Take time to do some digital housekeeping and clean up unwanted digital notifications. Your future self will thank you!
Plan Your Day
Taking out a few minutes at the start of your day and set intentions ranging from goals at work to those for exercise and family time.Be sure to include activities to support your mind, body, and social health, and limit screen-time before bed to support your energy levels for the next day ahead.
Technology is an amazing tool when used in balance with other things.. Nina Hersher talks about the science behind thisneed for balance and so much more in her keynote speeches, so don’t forget to check them out and book yours today!
About: Nina Hersher is a world renowned digital wellbeing expert with over 12 years of experience. She is Chief Learning Officer at the Digital Wellness Institute, author of the bestseller, Your Playbook for Thriving in the Remote Work Era, and a highly sought after speaker. Hersher is also Co-founder of annual Digital Wellness Day, reaching over 7 million people across the globe in 36 countries. Most recently, Hersher’s work was featured in publications including Forbes, The Stanford Social Innovation Review, Al Jazeera, and Voice of America. A member of multiple speakers bureaus, she has presented internationally at retreat centers, corporations, and conferences ranging from Kripalu and Wisdom 2.0 to Spotify, Dolby, and The King Abdulaziz Center. She sits on the advisory boards of two adolescent focused Digital Wellness organizations, and was recently asked to serve on The Workplace Wellbeing Initiative Task Force at The Global Wellness Institute.
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