You know that feeling when you want to take on the world but unfortunately, you have those days when you can’t focus on anything? That could be caused by something creeping up on you without your knowledge – digital burnout. This is a situation where you are all drained out, thanks to the extreme usage of digital devices and online platforms. We might not have heard this term much, but it’s time we must also count on this aspect when we discuss about mental well-being.
Imagine being in front of your screen all day long. Answering emails, attending video meetings, participating in web-based training, or just scrolling through social media. After a long day, don’t you feel tired and mentally drained? This is what digital burnout is all about – being overly immersed in technology that causes exhaustion and stress.
While you can tire your body with physical games and sports, digital burnout tires your mind. Too much screen time makes your brain feel fuzzy and your eyes become tired. This can lead to worse problems, like headaches and trouble sleeping!
The digital world is something we can’t escape, but there are ways to handle this better. Try to limit the time spent on screens by turning them off at least an hour before bedtime. It helps your brain to wind down from all the digital activity. Also, it’s okay to take regular breaks away from screens. Trust us, the world won’t stop if you step away from your device for a while. Remember to blink often and give your eyes a break!
While digital burnout is indeed a real issue, especially since we’re spending so much time online due to the pandemic, there are ways we can manage it effectively. It’s important to pinpoint the triggers that cause digital burnout and find ways to mitigate them. But also, let’s bring conversations about it to the forefront. No one would know about digital burnout, if we, as a society don’t talk about it! So, care to start the conversation on digital burnout today?
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