{"id":382957,"date":"2021-12-18T18:00:05","date_gmt":"2021-12-18T15:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-enjoy-a-digital-detox-over-the-holidays\/"},"modified":"2021-12-18T18:00:05","modified_gmt":"2021-12-18T15:00:05","slug":"how-to-enjoy-a-digital-detox-over-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-enjoy-a-digital-detox-over-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to enjoy a digital detox over\u00a0the holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a34d54445c31\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a34d54445c31\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-enjoy-a-digital-detox-over-the-holidays\/#1_Lock_it_away\" >1. Lock it away<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-enjoy-a-digital-detox-over-the-holidays\/#2_Dont_forget_to_plan\" >2. Don\u2019t forget to plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-enjoy-a-digital-detox-over-the-holidays\/#3_Find_the_positives\" >3. Find the positives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-enjoy-a-digital-detox-over-the-holidays\/#4_Reflection\" >4. Reflection<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#How to enjoy a digital detox over\u00a0the holidays<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div>It is not surprising that many of us have been <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0747563221002223?via%3Dihub\">suffering from digital overload<\/a> during the pandemic, and taking care of our \u201cdigital wellbeing\u201d has become a common <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">theme<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Social media<\/a>, online shopping, making reservations, and even necessary chores like paying bills have meant that <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a> has pervaded every aspect of our lives.<\/p>\n<p>Whether home schooling or working from home, our mobile phones have never been far from our side. We\u2019ve even embraced video communication technology for keeping in touch with friends and loved ones, whether they live locally or thousands of miles away.<\/p>\n<p>To be frank, it can be very hard to imagine how we can just decide to cut it off. And the constant pressure to always be available \u2013 and reply immediately \u2013 can be overwhelming.<\/p>\n<p>But with Christmas coming, you may be planning to take a break from work and perhaps even go on holiday. So, why not take the opportunity to have a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/15205436.2021.1979045\">break from technology<\/a> and try a digital detox?<\/p>\n<p>In our new work we investigated <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/10.1177\/00472875211061208\">different ways to reduce tech use<\/a> on holiday. Here\u2019s what we discovered.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Lock_it_away\"><\/span>1. Lock it away<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By far the most efficient way to get the most out of the experience is to lock your phone, laptop and tablets away. Of course, you have the option to turn on \u201cdo not disturb\u201d mode, or selectively turn off notifications on some apps. However, it is quite a task to turn off notifications for certain groups of apps, and with your phone still in your pocket there\u2019s always an excuse to check Facebook or Instagram, to reply to an email, or upload a photo. This approach means you could still scroll through your phone, and muscle memory means you can open apps without even realizing it.<\/p>\n<p>You could consider limiting your phone usage time. For example, one hour in the morning and one hour in the evening. But our study found that soon you would spend much longer without realizing it and find more excuses to be online.<\/p>\n<p>So, the best solution is to go cold turkey and lock your phone in a box or hide it somewhere. This removes the challenges of turning off notifications or limiting your phone time.<\/p>\n<p>At first it might be a bit overwhelming. But after a while you will start to feel the benefits, and will hopefully feel more liberated, freer, or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.1080\/09669582.2019.1675676\">like a weight has been lifted.<\/a>\u00a0You may even find that you want to stay disconnected for longer.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Dont_forget_to_plan\"><\/span>2. Don\u2019t forget to plan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s very difficult not to unwind in the countryside. There, you don\u2019t need to worry about navigating city streets and the overwhelming digitalized infrastructure of cities (such as apps for booking restaurants, cinema tickets and public transport). So if you can get away, it will make the detox feel much more natural.<\/p>\n<p>But prior planning is essential. Turn on your out-of-office message, let your colleagues, clients and boss know that you are away. Inform your loved ones and friends so you won\u2019t be stressed about <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1068\/a37275\">them trying to reach you<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You should also print booking confirmations and train, plane and other <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a> tickets \u2013 and get a paper map so you can leave your digital devices behind. If you find the preparation too much of a fuss, you can book your experience with a digital detox holiday provider who will help with the planning and adjustment to a week or two without sensory overload.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Find_the_positives\"><\/span>3. Find the positives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As technology is considered the \u201cdefault\u201d in our lives, you might experience some difficulties disconnecting cold turkey from a world where we are connected 24 hours a day, seven days a week.<\/p>\n<p>At first, disconnecting might throw up some considerable <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/10.1177\/0047287519868314\">emotional challenges<\/a> \u2013 such as feeling stressed, anxious or frustrated.<\/p>\n<p>We suggest trying to re-frame the struggles in your mind as positive by looking at the experiences as rewards rather than punishments. For example, not being able to use digital apps or websites to navigate around and find highly-rated restaurants can be frustrating \u2013 but it can also create a sense of excitement from having the opportunity to explore the unknown, experience unexpected encounters, or master new skills in using paper maps and perhaps even a compass.<\/p>\n<p>You might find hidden gems or more opportunities to talk to locals.<\/p>\n<p>Yes, you won\u2019t be able to share your experience instantly on social media, but you will have more quality time with your companions rather than checking likes and replying to comments on your posts.<\/p>\n<p>The digital detox experience opens up opportunities to reconnect with long forgotten nostalgic childhood memories, and the old times you probably haven\u2019t thought about for a long time. Sometimes humming an old tune or simply playing some childhood <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>s can be enough to take you back.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Reflection\"><\/span>4. Reflection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most important tip is to reflect on the digital detox experience. Everyone has their own unique relationship with technology, and you would benefit greatly from finding the best way to achieve a healthier relationship with it. Try to use the experience as an opportunity to reflect on how the digital detox makes you feel, and what would you like to do after returning to the busy connected world to help prevent digital overload from setting in again.<!-- Below is The Conversation's page counter tag. 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