Have you tried digital fasting?  That’s when you purposely turn off electronic devices from anywhere from a few hours to several days.  The point is to disconnect from the artificial world of social media, electronic communication, the internet and TV – and reconnect with the world around you and your own inner voice and thoughts.  Unplugging for a day or more may benefit you in these ways:

Improved posture.  You will sit and stand up straighter, rather than hunched over a device, becoming cranky, stiff and achy.

More personal connections.  You will make more eye contact with people and appear more friendly and approachable.  You may lose that sense of loneliness and disconnect from spending hours and days attached to your devices.

Better conversation and collaboration.  Instead of turning to your device for every answer and suggestion, you may enjoy more meaningful conversations, ask more questions and come to more shared solutions.

Fantastic focus.  Without the distraction of mobile devices, you may find yourself more alert and observant and able to remember details.

Improved sleep.  The blue light emitted by some electronic devices, such as phones and tablets has been proven to disrupt sleep patterns.  You might not sleep longer after you unplug, but you could improve sleep quality and feel more rested.

“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.”  Thomas Edison

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