By Radha Patel| Health Promotion and Wellness Intern
Unplugging from technology can significantly improve your well-being. According to the Greater Good Science Center Magazine, “excessive media usage is not good for us physically, mentally, and emotionally.” Luckily, if you take a break from your screen, there are many benefits that you can expect.
Some benefits from limiting screen time include:
- Increased mindfulness and the capability to focus on other aspects of life
- Improved and increased sleep
- Deepened interpersonal connections
- Less distractions and increased productivity and learning
- Breaking the pattern of repeatedly checking your phone
For more information on the importance of unplugging from technology, click here.
Source: Gomes, M. (2018, April 25). Five Reasons to Take a Break from Screens. Retrieved from Greater Good website: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/five_reasons_to_take_a_break_from_screens