This question has been asked in many fields for many years now. It would appear that people are only now starting to realize how difficult it truly is to relax anymore.
Do you have your blackberry attached to your belt and your bluetooth hanging on your ear more than 20 hours a day? Is your iPhone tucked quietly (or not so quietly) in your pocket all day long? Do you text people instead of calling them? Do you ever put your laptop away and walk away from it for anything other than sleep? What do you do during commercial breaks or when you are sitting in an office or lobby waiting for an appointment?
As a population, we have become connected to devices. We have forgotten how to experience down time and take a moment to do absolutely nothing.
Ari Herzog posted an interesting article, “Is Social Media Dangerous For Your Brain?” I found this article to be thought provoking and it lead me to challenge myself and you.
My challenge to you is this: Spend an evening without any devices – no Blackberry, iPhone, iTouch, wifi option of any sort. Can you do it? Will this help you go to sleep easier? Will you spend more time with your family or friends? What will you do with yourself to keep busy during this time to relax?
Let us know how it goes!
