How to survive in the era of gadgets and the Internet

Internet is saturated with data. Sometimes, in order to find the desired, you have to search through tons of garbage information. We are used randomly to absorb unnecessary information. But to be happy, it is important to be able to select only the useful information on the web and find the time on a digital detox.

Denis Lebzinov

Founder ekolagerya Adult Camp.

The essence of digital detox to again get a taste of real life by reducing the volume of consumption in the Information Network. Some programs provide a complete rejection of the gadgets in the short term. Are you afraid that you can not live a day without news feed? Then try to abide by these simple rules digital detox. It is quite capable to everyone.

Read what really matters to you

I stopped read news unconsciously. And that extra information will not catch the eye, get rid of unwanted sites, leaving only necessary for work and those whose content is really interesting and useful. Be honest with yourself. And make a choice how to spend their time and effort.

Limit the amounts of information

Information is important to us, but it is not a permanent reception is a vital prerequisite. And its excess, on the contrary, leads to dullness.

I made it a point to spend some time every day without electronic devices. Options gadgets weight: books, Board games, sports Orientation meeting in office, talking with loved ones about how was your day and, breathing exercises, painting and so on.

Focus on business

Another rule that has helped me get out of the vicious circle of information overdose: learn to focus on business, not being distracted by checking email, instant messengers and social networks. This will help to meditation and Technology concentration attention.

Properly use your smartphone

Install apps on a smartphone to restrict access to time wasters. I, for one, just off using Airplane Mode.

Spend time without gadgets, often walk

My colleagues and I are involved in device-free-meetings, workshops and tourist trips out of town. I'd love to walk in the park after work. I use every opportunity to get away from the noisy and dusty Moscow. In winter, I go to the nearby cities of Vladimir example, ski resorts, and so on. Summer - by bus - the Pirogov reservoir or in Zelenograd in the Moscow River. The mass of options.

Always make short breaks in work

And most importantly - regular rest from computer work: squat, Stretch, breathe fully breast, walk around the office, out on the balcony, in the end... Every hour, make 10-15 minute breaks.

Every day I try to pass not less than 5 km. And in working hours in the region of 16:00 makes a small charge: two sets of a few pull-ups, two sets of 15-30 squats, stretch your arms and legs to jump. energized until the end of the day is guaranteed! No coffee or tea, and not standing next to.

Go out of town, where the phone does not catch. Unplug the period of rest and sleep your device. To live in the rhythm of the XXI century - means to be able to organize your time to good use.

Who's Who: you defeat the device or devices you win? The choice is yours.

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