6 Digital Detox Tips, Take A Break From Social Media For A While!

JAKARTA - The internet and social media are fun places to find information, share fun moments with family, friends and others. However, both can be boring and a waste of your time.

In this modern era, it is very easy for you to upload, comment and scroll for hours just to view content on the Internet and social media. Either it's out of necessity, or you just don't want to miss any information.

But at some point, you may have to take a break from the Internet and social media to enjoy your real life. For example, more time to gather with family and friends, and seek new experiences.

But maybe you don't know how to start. You can do a digital detox if you plan for it. It is claimed, it is very useful for your mental health. Here are tips to start a digital detox as VOI summarized from Wikihow, Friday, November 12.

1. Motivate Yourself and Create Activities

Deciding to go on a digital detox can be a big decision. You may be worried about what you'll miss by getting out of social media. Don't think about it, try to make a list of three to five things you want to try to do during digital detox time.

For example, you want to grow crops, travel, meet old friends, or gather with family. In between the activities you are doing, remind yourself of the benefits of detox. Like tell yourself, that detox will give you a break from some superfluous and useless information.

2. Choose the Right Time to Start Detox

Although you can choose at any time to do a detox, but it's better you have to think about the right time to maximize it. Don't choose a time when you're tired from work, or when it's time for school exams. Choose a time when you have less responsibility and when there will be fewer consequences for missing a message or two on your social media.

Try to choose your weekends, school holidays, or time off. Because, it allows you not to receive important messages during that time.

3. Determine How Long to Do a Digital Detox

In general, a digital detox will last about one to two days. This will give you time to connect with friends and family and do some of the things you want to do.

Deciding how long to detox will help you plan for it and anticipate any problems that may arise during your detox time. Also consider your responsibilities and obligations.

4. Tell Family, Office Friends or Close Friends

If you include work or school in your digital detox, you may need to let others know what you are doing. This way they can tell you what's going on and you won't miss any messages or other important information.

If you frequently communicate with people via text, email, or messages, it's a good idea to let them know what's going on.

5. Sign Out of All Social Media

When you are doing a digital detox, you should also log out of all your social media. That way, you won't be bothered by a phone that keeps ringing.

You don't need to deactivate your account, you just need to logout all your social media from your phone. Later, you can log back in after your digital detox is complete. Make sure you know your login information before you logout from the app. Don't forget to turn off all notifications on your phone too.

6. Keep Phone Out of Reach

After logging out of social media, it's also a good idea to stay away from your cellphone or any type of electronic device that you own. You might be tempted to check it out to make sure you haven't missed anything.

Keeping your phone, tablet or laptop away will make it easier for you to do a digital detox. You can put your device in a cupboard, drawer, or somewhere out of sight. If necessary, ask a family member or close friend to keep your device during your digital detox.

So that's 6 tips to start a digital detox, good luck!

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