There technology constantly evolving is certainly capable of simplifying and improve many aspects of daily lifeeven in the professional field, but there is a downside that is too often underestimated.
Spending too many hours busy interacting with smartphones, tablets and others digital devices risks having a negative impact on personal well-beingturning the technology into a major one sources of stress.
They know it well smart workerssometimes unable to unplug and often continuously using their electronic devices even beyond working hours. The phenomenon, however, also involves younger people, for whom the smartphone has become an indispensable digital appendage.
A possible “cure” for stress related to the abuse of technology exists and requires a completely innovative approach, called digital minimalism.
How dependent are we on technology?
The time spent on electronic devices has increased significantly in the last decade and the most alarming data involves the population of very young people. As underlined by theHigher Institute of Healthfor example, the use of screens should be limited to less than 2 hours a day, although this threshold is widely exceeded to the detriment of physical activity considered a fundamental daily practice.
According to theWorld Health Organization (WHO), furthermore, young people between the ages of 5 and 17 should carry out at least 60 minutes of moderate physical activity every day, reducing the sedentary behaviors which also include the use of computers and electronic devices. In some cases, finally, we talk about real ones technological dependencies which represent a dangerous phenomenon that is constantly increasing.
A recent survey conducted by experts at ExpressVPNhowever, highlighted how the search for a balance in digital life it unites several generations, although approaching technology in a more conscious way proves to be a very difficult task to accomplish.
Use and abuse of digital devices: generations compared:
Among the various digital devices, the most difficult to use in a limited way is certainly the smartphone, followed by the TV, the PC and the tablet. 17% of young people belonging to the age group manage their time spent on screens well Generation Z (i.e. those born between 1995-2010 onwards, between the two centuries) and 16% of Millennials (Generation Y which includes those born between the early 1980s and the mid-1990s). The percentage drops for the Generation (born between 1965 and 1980) and rises slightly for Baby Boomers (born between 1946 and 1964), 12% and 18% respectively.
Among the most youngFurthermore, a good 28% are aware of the need to reduce screen timebut without success. The same difficulty is shared by 25% of Millennials, 22% of Generation X and 12% of Baby Boomers.
All the benefits of digital minimalism:
According to ExpressVPN researchwhat holds back the effective reduction of hours spent in close contact with screens is often the fear of feeling excluded from initiatives, events and experiences (the so-called “Fear of missing out” which can lead to real social anxiety).
Behind theinability to log outFurthermore, they often hide there lack of motivation as well as specific work-related needs, as well as a certain one social pressure felt especially by the younger generations.
The conquest of digital minimalism, understood as a new approach to the use of technology based on the control and evaluation of its real usefulness, translates into a series of advantages and benefits that can make the difference in terms of health and well-being.
For example, 43% of people involved in the ExpressVPN survey expressed satisfaction following the adoption of digital minimalism, underlining a clear improvement in quality of life.
Without totally demonizing technology and digital, in fact, using IT resources only when they are actually useful – without always staying connected – is certainly the right path to take to achieve well-being and satisfaction, significantly reducing stress and distractions.
In other words, embracing digital minimalism means take control of your life and their time, making thoughtful decisions about using digital tools and accessing social media. They will benefit from it mental healththe productivity at work and in the study but also the family and social relationships.
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