Social media proves boundless benefits to everyone that uses it, but it can be a prevalent time-waster in our society, and there may be times when it’s better to disconnect. In this week’s Canyon Park Apartments Blog, we’ll share with you some simple tips on how to step away from your technology and appreciate the things around your apartment in Puyallup, WA!
No Technology in the Bedroom
How many times have you decided to go to bed and ended up on your phone for hours until you finally decide you have to get to sleep at 3 o’clock in the morning? Leaving technology out of your bedroom is a good way to ensure you actually sleep. Keeping your tech out of sight will keep it out of mind.
The common argument for keeping technology close by (especially your phone) is being in reach in case of emergency. This is valid, but if you are expecting emergency phone calls, you can keep your phone charging away from where you sleep, preferably in a place where you have to get up out of bed to retrieve it.
Pick up a Book
For all the reading we do on our smartphones and computers, we tend to shy away from picking up a book and reading. Make a goal to pick a book and read it cover to cover. Pick up a fantasy novel, thriller, or a biography. When you do, leave your phone in another room, turn the TV off, and go to a quiet spot so you aren’t distracted. Let yourself be free of distraction to soak in the literary brilliance.
Leave Your Phone at Home
For people who are especially attached to their devices, an option for disconnecting is actually leaving your phone at home. If you are headed out for a short period of time, or if you’re headed out with a friend and wish to focus on social interactions, leave your phone at home. Once you get over the initial withdrawal, you’ll find that without the distraction of your mobile device or the social crutch of ignoring everyone else for your screen, you can more fully enjoy the company of who you’re with.
Disconnecting can be difficult, but it’s also a positive thing to do. Do you have any tips on how to disconnect? Let our apartment community know what you do to disconnect from technology and connect with your friends and family by leaving a comment below! Thanks for reading!