WHAT IS 'DIGITAL DETOX'
The term ‘Digital Detox’ means taking a break from using any digital or electronic devices for a certain period of time from a few days to several months.These devices generally include portable handheld devices such as smartphones and tablets as well as computers,laptops and even televisions. A ‘Digital Detox' is primarily done to avoid being addicted or obsessed with digital devices and mentally relaxed by taking some time to enjoy the physical or real world. This enables maintaining a healthy balance between normal life and the time a person spends using such electronic devices. A subset of a digital detox is a social media detox,in which an individual voluntarily keeps off of social media platforms. Motivations for performing only a subset of a digital detox could be attributed to the total time spent on social media platforms and the related psychological effects. The biggest motivators for embarking on a digital detox holiday include mindfulness, technostress, relaxation, and self-expression. A 2015 survey conducted by Deloitte found that around 59% of smartphone users check a social media platform in the five minutes prior to going to bed, and within 30 minutes of waking up. Finally, the idea of a digital detox is to disconnect from the online world to focus more on the present moment without distractions.
