How to achieve digital wellbeing with 4 easy habits

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Digital wellbeing depends only on you or is influenced? Let’s deep dive into this subject and take 4 easy habits to achieve digital wellbeing and stay connected to your life. Does digital addiction scare you or make you numb? What’s the level of damage it produces in your relationships, family, and mental health?

Where’s your free time, joining others in nature and spending time offline? Where’s your inner peace and the magic time when you… grabbed some hardcover books and read them without interruption.

Hi friends, it’s Career Doors, and welcome to the first edition of this magnificent Digital wellbeing where we go up against the overtime spent on the internet.

Yes, I am talking about DIGITAL ADDICTION.

Digital addiction is a growing problem: According to a 2019 survey conducted by the Center for Humane Technology, 59% of Americans feel addicted to their devices, while 27% of them believe they are addicted to social media specifically.

Join us here, in this short, lovely self-healing process.

Smooth sailing between technology and your life

Technology has brought us so many amazing advancements in our daily lives, but it’s not without its downsides. One of the most prevalent downsides is the FOMO effect, or “Fear Of Missing Out.”

Have you ever felt like you’re missing out on something when you’re not checking your phone or social media feeds constantly? That’s the FOMO effect in action. It’s a feeling of anxiety that you might be missing out on something important or exciting happening on social media, so you feel compelled to constantly check in and keep up with what’s going on.

The FOMO effect can be especially challenging for younger generations who have grown up with technology and social media as a constant presence in their lives. It can be tough to disconnect and take a break from the constant barrage of information and updates, but it’s important to remember that it’s okay to take a step back and unplug sometimes.

Filter bubbles impact on your life and beliefs

Career Doors believes that social media, along with other platforms where we socialize, can keep us in a tiny, shiny, pink bubble where we develop addictions, fears, and false beliefs.

Keep in mind this source and remember it when you browse online, it may change your way of doing research. HOW ABOUT A BOOK or live interaction?

Eli Pariser opened a captivating TED Talk in 2011 called Beware online “filter bubbles”. He describes how different friends got very different results when searching for the word “Egypt”, with one of them not seeing any results relating to the protests happening at the time. Pariser also discusses Facebook and the way its algorithms use the content you interact with to decide what to show you. This creates the ‘filter bubble’ effect, where people only see the kind of opinions they agree with because that’s the content they click on, creating in Pariser’s words “a world in which the Internet is showing us what it thinks we want to see, but not necessarily what we need to see”.

4 easy Habits to Achieve Digital wellbeing and Stay Connected to your life

1. Set boundaries: One of the most important things you can do for your digital wellbeing is to set boundaries around your use of technology. This could mean designating specific times of day to check your email or social media, or setting limits on how much time you spend on your phone or other devices.
   

2. Take breaks: It’s important to take regular breaks from technology to give your brain a chance to rest and recharge. This could mean going for a walk, reading a book, or simply taking a few minutes to meditate or practice deep breathing.
   

3. Be mindful of your digital footprint: It’s important to be mindful of what you share online and how it could impact your digital footprint. This means being careful about what personal information you share, avoiding oversharing, and being aware of your privacy settings on social media and other online platforms.
   

4. Connect with others in person: While technology can be a great way to stay connected with others, it’s also important to make time for in-person interactions. Make plans to meet up with friends and family, attend social events, or participate in group activities to help you feel more connected to your community.

People raise good points about safety, overload, and distraction, all of which are associated with the digital world. Let’s keep your mind focused and motivated by what we love to do.

What was the best (or worst) digital bubble that you’ve ever come across? Share them below!

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