Ways to Ignore Digital Pressure and Become Unavailable
Living in an ever-evolving digital age means we can access information, and people, almost immediately, anytime, anywhere. But is this always a good thing? According to an article in The Independent , adults in the UK will spend the equivalent of 22 years, 1 month, and 4 days of their lives online. So, if you’re concerned about the impact of spending so much time online, how can you avoid becoming part of this worrying statistic? Digital pressure Digital pressure can take many guises. You may feel compelled to post images of your perfect day out, of family events, or even just of a new outfit. You could also feel pressured to interrupt what you’re doing to answer messages or react to your friends’ social media posts. If any of this resonates with you, it’s time to think about taking a break and becoming unavailable as it may be taking a toll on your mental wellbeing. In fact, according to some studies , increased usage of devices can disturb sleep and in turn increase the risk of ...