You Don’t Have to Unplug Completely for a Successful Digital Detox

Is a Digital Detox Worth It?

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Key Ideas:

  • Too much tech can hurt your health and relationships
  • A digital detox means taking breaks from using devices
  • Small steps can help you cut back on screen time
  • Experts say a digital detox improves mood, sleep and connection

Living in a Digital World

We live in a world full of screens.

Phones, computers, tablets — they’re everywhere! It’s great to be able to call grandma or find answers quickly. But sometimes, all this tech can be too much.

For both adults and kids.

Sarah, a busy mom of two, knows this feeling well. “I was always on my phone,” she says. “I’d check it while cooking, during family movie night, even in the bathroom! I felt like I was missing out on real life.”

What Happens When You Use Too Much Tech?

A research review noted that frequent technology use has been linked to heightened attention-deficit symptoms, impaired emotional and social intelligence…

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Marty Wolner | Healthy Anger Toolbox

I'm an Entrepreneur, Author, and TEDx Host. I help successful business professionals transform their anger quickly to boost their health and relationships.