Disconnect To Reconnect

There’s no doubt that technological advancements, especially the internet, has made the world a better place. Social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter have made the world a global village where online social interactions occur. We can now have friends in nations we’ve never been to and may never visit. It also provides endless opportunities for trading and business expansion. Therefore, social media is indeed a blessing for interpersonal and professional relationships.

Nonetheless, this blessing is a curse for many people. Social media isn’t evil; however, its abuse, just like medications, can be disastrous. Many people are battling social media addiction today, such that they are anxious when they don’t have access to their phones. Some people cannot imagine not using their phones for a day. Meanwhile, social media platforms are full of disturbing content that affects people’s mental health. So, it’s vital that you’ve control over your social media use. What you need is a social media detox

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction …………………………………………………………………….6
Chapter 1 – What is Digital Detox?………………………………………..9
Stats on Social Media Addiction……………………………………………………… 10
The Dark Side of Social Media ……………………………………………………….. 12
Digital Detox to the Rescue ……………………………………………………………..15
Chapter 2 – The Negative Impacts of Media Addiction…………… 18
Weak Interpersonal Relationships ………………………………………………….. 19
Procrastination……………………………………………………………………………..20
Average Job Performance………………………………………………………………. 21
Poor Work-Life Balance …………………………………………………………………22
Lack of Focus………………………………………………………………………………..23
Low-Quality Social Interactions………………………………………………………24
Physical Health – Dieting and Regular Exercise……………………………….. 25
Sleep ……………………………………………………………………………………………26
Chapter 3 – How Social Media Addiction Affects Your
Psychological Health………………………………………………………..28
Fear of Missing out (FOMO) …………………………………………………………..28
Depression……………………………………………………………………………………29
Anxiety………………………………………………………………………………………… 31
Low Self-Esteem……………………………………………………………………………32
PTSD Trigger ………………………………………………………………………………..33
Hive Mind…………………………………………………………………………………….34
Low Emotional Intelligence ……………………………………………………………36
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Chapter 4 – What Research Says About Social Media Addiction 38
Technology can Create Tension……………………………………………………….38
Digital Devices Can Cause Sleep Problems ……………………………………….40
Social Media Addiction Can Lead to Mental Problems ………………………. 41
Excessive Connectivity Affects Work/Life Balance …………………………….43
Digital Connectivity Can Create Anxiety …………………………………………..44
Social Comparison can Limit Contentment ………………………………………45
Chapter 5 – Writings on the Wall: Signs you Need Digital Detox48
Not Holding your Phone Makes you Anxious ……………………………………48
Likes, Comments, and Reshare Mean the World to you ……………………..49
You’re Scared You’ll miss Something if you stop Checking your Phone …51
You Usually Stay Late or Wake Early to use Your Phone……………………. 52
You’ve Attention Issues Because you often Check your Phone ……………. 53
You Check your Phone Every few Minutes……………………………………….. 53
You’re not Happy Because of the time you Spend on Social Media ……… 54
Chapter 6- Benefits of Disconnecting to Reconnect………………. 56
Quality Physical Health…………………………………………………………………. 56
Excellent Mental Health………………………………………………………………… 57
Robust Interpersonal Relationship ………………………………………………….58
Effective Work/Life Balance …………………………………………………………..60
Superb Performance in Everyday Task ……………………………………………. 61
More Time for Hobbies ………………………………………………………………….62
Chapter 7 – Reconnecting to your true self by Eliminating Media
Pressure…………………………………………………………………………65
Recognize Technology use Addiction Symptoms ……………………………….66
Identify Limiting and Destructive Thoughts …………………………………….. 67
Eliminate Distractions……………………………………………………………………68
Place Value on Yourself Outside of Media Construct………………………….69
Be Productive ……………………………………………………………………………….70
Practice Gratitude…………………………………………………………………………..71
Chapter 8 – Vital Tips to Hack Your Digital Devices use Addiction
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Be Practical………………………………………………………………………………….. 74
Don’t Overrate Yourself…………………………………………………………………. 75
One Step at a Time ……………………………………………………………………….. 76
Place Limits …………………………………………………………………………………. 76
Digital Fast ………………………………………………………………………………….. 77
A Day Off …………………………………………………………………………………….. 78
Be Accountable…………………………………………………………………………….. 78
Visit Friends and Families More …………………………………………………….. 79
Limit Easy Access to Social Media Apps …………………………………………..80
Keep Track of Your Progress ………………………………………………………….. 81
Conclusion……………………………………………………………………..82