At Turkey's Nest we offer our guests the chance to escape from the demands of technology and reconnect with nature.
Author Trevor Scott has sent us this article about the health and well-being benefits of a digital detox.
How long would you
be able to stay away from your smartphone?
Very few people can
stay away from their mobile phones for more than 3 hours. Many of us remain
glued to our screens scrolling through social media pages, chatting, and doing
all manner of things online.
With technology
taking centre stage in the modern world, many people believe that smartphones
are an extension of their lives. Smartphones have replaced the good old
watch; it is the first thing most people will think of, or look at after
waking up. Many will even spend an hour or so on their phones before getting
out of bed.
According to a
report published in Deloitte’s Annual Mobile Consumer Survey, it is estimated
that 44% of the Australian population consider smartphones a bad influence on
their lifestyles. Many of these people are looking for ways to cut down on time
spent on their phones
Why not go on a
digital detox and enjoy some beautiful
natural scenery instead?
Home entertainment
streaming services (Such as Netflix and Hulu) have made it almost impossible
for many to stay away from their screens for too long.
Let’s face it, one
episode of your favourite TV program isn’t enough, is it? Many of the office
jobs today entail staring at a computer screen for the better part of the day.
To many, there is no escaping from the screen. The good news, however, is that
there are many ways of cutting your screen time.
Cutting down on
time spent on your phone, TV, and the computer screen is not only good for your
health but also promotes your well-being.
Here are 5 reasons
for, and benefits of, your very own digital detox.
1. Your Will Be Calmer and More Content
Taking a break from
all electronic devices gives your mind time to relax and rejuvenate. You never
have to worry about your peer’s status updates on social media and the constant
ding on new email notifications.
It is by taking a
break from technology that you will realise how much you have been missing in
life. The break gives you a reason to appreciate things and people around you.
This, in return, leaves you feeling more content with life, and calmer.
2. Your Productivity Will Improve
Most people spend
almost half of their time at work scrolling through social media, their friends
travel pics, and chatting. This can take a toll on your productivity, something
you should be worried about. A digital
detox however gives you enough time to respond to client messages and make more
business connections. It also reduces time wasted on things that don’t matter
in your work and personal life.
3. You’ll Have Healthier Relationships
In the cyber world, you will make more virtual
friends than you have in real life. All your social connections in real life
will be non-existent. Unless you take a step back, you will not have someone
you can talk to when stressed or needing a helping hand. The same applies to
your relationship with friends and family.
According to the
marriage celebrant, Jermaine Clarke, “70% of the Australian population will even take their phones to the
dinner table. This means families and couples cannot have a one on one talk or
share experiences. Having seen phones come out at all times during the wedding
receptions - even to take calls! - I’ve seen first-hand how ubiquitous phone
usage has become.”
Taking a step away
from technology, however means you will be more responsive to the people that
matter, your family, and those close to you.
4. Improved Physical Health
Obesity is a
growing problem with the Australian community. This is because many people
spend too much of their time lying down or seated while glued to their screens.
Lack of physical activity plays a significant role in weight gain and obesity.
That said, taking a
break from technology and leading an active life will help you catch on your
health. Regular exercise improves blood
flow and circulation to all vital parts. It also helps improve your physical
and psychological health.
According to the
team at Northern Sports Myotherapy, a remedial therapy clinic in
Victoria, the cause of many discomforts like lower back pain are partially
caused by the digital world, saying that “the
constant requirement to sit in front of a computer all day or hunch over your
phone while walking, makes good posture an extremely difficult task. This leads
to back pains, shoulder pains, and more”.
5. No More Insomnia
Mobile phones, TVs,
and other electronic devices emit blue light, which is believed to have an
impact on a person’s ability to fall asleep. With a digital detox, you will be
staying away from these gadgets that affect your sleep.
The body will,
therefore, be able to produce melatonin, the hormone responsible for a good
night’s sleep. Unless you are yet to notice it, you are more likely to toss and
turn in bed after using a phone for a long time as compared to if you didn’t
touch your phone or watch the TV a few hours before bedtime.
Staying
away from electronic devices will help improve your sleep patterns, so you will wake
up feeling rejuvenated and more relaxed.
According to the
team at M.T
Medical, a Western Australian cosmetic company, more people are
suffering from skin issues due to a lack of sleep, saying that “people are so addicted to their phones that
they won’t put it down, even at the cost of their own sleep. This leads to
insomnia symptoms and poor health”.
Technology and the
digital era have helped make life simpler and more comfortable for us. An over-dependence or misuse of these devices
however can take a toll on our lives and what we believe in.
For this reason, it
would be advisable to take some time off technology and if possible, connect
with nature. Turkey's Nest offers you the chance to rest, relax and detox.
It is by unplugging
that your body can rejuvenate and reconnect with those that matter to you.
Author Bio
Trevor Scott is a Sydney-based university student of business studies and freelance
writer.
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