Digital Detox: Reduce Stress and Reconnect With Real Life by Farin Montanez
Be honest: when’s the last time you pooped without your cell phone in your hand? With technology at the tips of our fingers 24/7, idle moments and space for daydreaming are almost nonexistent. Sure, social media, apps, and games make it so that we never have to be bored. But at what cost? Experts say our hyperconnectedness destroys our patience and
prevents us from living in the moment. Our need for instant gratification is fed by the buzz of every notification, email, and text. We update our statuses and share photos with the intention of connecting with others, but we’re simultaneously taking time away from the people surrounding us in those moments. How much time?
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