How long you do not spend a whole day without using the internet? If you do not know the answer to that question, make sure you are a candidate to make a digital detox.
According to a survey conducted, 20% of smartphone users are addicted to internet. Despite the actual experiences are much more striking than the virtual, the contacts at a distance are replacing personal meetings. You probably do not remember which friend you sent congratulations via Facebook, but certainly remembers fondly who presented you with fresh flowers on your birthday. You do not know who gave you life saving in the game Candy Crush, but is very grateful to the person who visited you in the hospital when you were in danger of death. Why are we leaving to participate in real life, to stay connected to the internet all the time?
The personal relationships of deprivation process began with the advent of television, the apathetic attitude of the people front of the TV tube meant that family life was drastically reduced. Today, the problem is getting connected to the internet everywhere we attend.
Reflect on your relationship with your phone
- You almost hit the car, by reason of driving and talking on cell phone at the same time?
- He has stumbled in the street, because I was typing messages on cell phones while walking?
- Often fail to give attention to the people you love, because you are using the phone?
- You are those people that stop at all times a personal meeting to check the notifications received on the mobile?
- What monthly volume of media you send via whats app? It is close to 2 gigabytes?
Children are also victims of digital poisoning because practically born with a smartphone in the hands, it is up to parents to control their children regarding excessive use of tablets, video games and mobile phones. Children's clinics are full of children addicted to technology, they suffer from obesity, insomnia, difficulty concentrating and fatigue. The problems in the cervical spine are also common to both look down in search of the small screen, are developing the so-called text neck syndrome.
Technological addiction that is plaguing our society is difficult to identify, because we are still learning to live balanced with so many connection possibilities. Just as there are clinics to control obesity and alcoholism, we now see the emergence of digital Spa, the place where people are deprived of using computers, tablets and smartphones.
When our relationship with the internet is not invasive, it can be very useful. Note if you do not become a prisoner of the technology it uses. The Royal Exchange is much more important and valuable than the virtual exchange, analyze your behavior and make sure you are using the internet in a healthy and productive way.