Digital fasting: Today’s high speed and technology-dependent digital platforms like mobile, laptop and social media have become an important part of our life. We stick to the screen from opening eyes in the morning to sleep at night. While this habit has made our life convenient, its excessive use has also had a serious impact on mental and physical health. In such a situation, a new trend ‘Digital Fasting’ means digital fasting is becoming increasingly popular.
The purpose of digital fasting is that we deliberately keep ourselves away from digital equipment. This process not only gives mental relaxation, but also improves the quality of focus, sleep and relationships. Let us know what is digital fasting, how can it be adopted, and why it is becoming necessary for healthy life.
What is digital fasting?
Digital fasting means distance from smartphones, TV, laptop, social media and other digital gadgets for some time. This is a kind of ‘digital brake’, which aims to reset the brain and get relief from digital overload. Just as the body is detoxed in religious fasting, mental detox is done with digital fasting.
Why digital fasting is important?
Problems such as tiredness, headache, sleep problem, stress and decrease in concentration are increasing rapidly due to frequent screen. Research suggests that excessive digital connectivity leads to an imbalance of dopamine, which keeps the person running after notifications, likes and stocks all the time. Digital fasting is considered extremely effective in relieving these symptoms.
When and how to do digital fasting?
It is very easy to adopt digital fasting. Initially you can make a distance from mobile or any digital screen for 1–2 hours daily. One day a week can be placed as ‘Digital Detox Day’. During this time read books, walk out, talk to family or do yoga and meditation.
Benefits that can change your life
Better sleep: Distance from screen improves sleep quality.
Mental clarity: Digital brake makes the brain more calm and concentrated.
Positive Relationships: Emotional engagement increases by spending time with family and friends.
Low stress: Mental stress decreases when compared to social media and distance from negativity.
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