Social networks have created a short path for communication to flow in all directions, which has brought us closer to many more people than we could have imagined 20 years ago. Now you can hold meetings with companies on the other side of the world and you can even hold multiple conversations at the same time on different topics and on different channels. Which has increased and favored people, businesses and even governments.
Accessing information is much easier and customers are now more empowered than ever, they can make an informed decision by comparing a whole range of products in just a few minutes. This is forcing companies to be more and more present and digital communications to be sustained with great importance.
This has managed to undermine the behavior of users and leads us to be connected at all times. The truth is that the line between being connected at all times and already having internet dependency problems falls on a very thin line. And in any of the stages in which you find yourself, the following recommendations may help you in some way.
Spending an hour without connecting
Sounds easy doesn't it? The truth is that it will depend a lot on you and what you do to keep busy for an hour. The intention is that you leave your cell phone, netflix, TV and computers are also out of the equation. So what's left for me? Have a chat with your roomie, dust off that book you left on page 1 since January, cook something delicious to share or just meditate on your day.
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The message we find on all alcoholic beverages that says 'Avoid excess' is the most appropriate thing you can start doing. Most modern smartphones already have a tool that can help you measure your consumption over time in all your downloaded apps. So, without fear, check that tool and measure your usage. Start by reducing your total by five minutes per week.
Search for alternatives
No. Television is not an alternative. We are looking for analog activities and believe me there are still plenty of them. Do you remember when you were young you used to play sports? Maybe it's a good time to resume it on a daily basis. And if you didn't do it, what better time to start doing it.
Set your own rules
I have known many families who have had to set rules such as: no cell phones at mealtime. After-dinner conversation is another matter, of course. And maybe it is something very Mexican or very traditional, if we want to see it that way, but the truth is that you can create your own rules. No cell phones in the bathroom or at school or at work? Yes, it sounds difficult, but think about it.
It is important to create and belong to digital communities because the world is transforming, but it is even more important to remain relevant in an analog sense. Your life and your health should be more important than your digital presence. Build community and healthy relationships with your roomies and people in your area, it will be even easier to make these changes as a group.
