The Nourished CEO Podcast Why and How To Do a Digital Detox
Key Takeaways
There is no single way to do a digital detox. Best methods will vary from person to person. For some, going on an off-grid getaway works best. You could even get a special lockbox for your phone. Perhaps the simplest thing to do is to leave your phone behind when out of the house. Try deleting apps that waste your time and monopolize your attention and getting apps to help cut out the distractions.
This has been a year of unprecedented screen time. While technology allows us to connect like never before, too much can lead to other problems. As the holidays approach, this is a good time to slow down and work on building relationships off-screen.
About Digital Detoxes
The idea of detoxes often gets a bad rap in the nutrition space. However, there are times in our lives when we need a detox from things that can be harmful to us. This goes beyond just what we physically put into our bodies. Sometimes it’s what we put into our minds as well.
The Growing Addiction to Technology
Tech addiction is real. Without intentionally trying, I’ve been training my brain to habitually gravitate towards my phone and all its apps. As much as I want to be informed and step out of my own little bubble, it’s important to place limits on the constant bombardment of information being streamed at us. I don’t want to spend my precious time staring at a screen. That’s why I’m now working intentionally to reduce my tech use.
Taking Control of Your Phone
Our brains are constantly changing. This means negative influences can take hold. It also means that we all have the power within us to take control and make positive changes. There are numerous ways to go about digitally detoxing. From off-grid escapes to sequestering your phone in a lockbox, or leaving it at home when out of the house, there are intentional steps you can take to start experiencing the world without being plugged-in.
Have you ever done a digital detox? Share what you did in the comments on the episode page!
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In This Episode
- Personal experiences from a recent digital detox [3:30]
- Why tech addiction is at an all-time high [5:58]
- Considering the science behind tech addiction and digital detoxes [17:08]
- Practical steps to breaking phone addictions [26:00]
- Apps and plug-ins to support a digital detox [38:30]
Quotes
“I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to live a ‘normal’ life. I want to live an extraordinary life. I want to look back on my life and feel really proud of how I spent my time and really proud of the things I accomplished…. Part of that is not looking back on my life and being like I spent three hours a day in my 30s on my screen.” [13:08]
“If I have a bad habit that is affecting me negatively, it doesn’t make me a bad person. It just means that I’m not living the best life that I could be living. It’s my responsibility to do what needs to be done to change that situation and take back control of habits and choices.” [23:05]
“Another good option is to delete specific apps off your phone, especially things like social media… those kinds of apps that are designed to suck you in. Those are things that you don’t have to have on your phone.” [33:28]
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