We’re always in touch and ‘socially connected’ at any time of the day. However, you’re facing a current limitation in your daily activities which makes you pick up your phone even faster. Meanwhile, you experience (unconsciously) more impressive and intense news than usual, apart from countless memes from Cardi B.
That’s why it’s time for you to schedule ‘Digital Detox Sunday’. Imagine a Sunday with as little as possible digital stimuli, meaning: smartphones, tablets, computers, television and social media sites. Why is this beneficial? ‘Detoxing’ will contribute to a reduction in stress which can be caused by continuously being connected. Moreover, it will increase indoor real-life interactions. Which begs the question, what are we going to do on Sunday? Here are three simple tips to guide you along the way.
1. POTTER:
Professor Alan Lightman in human sciences at the Massachusetts Insitute of Technology describes this fact in his book In Praise of Wasting Time. In this, he highlights the advantages of ‘doing nothing’ and let the mind wander. Especially now, you can allow yourself to do this and take a step back from your busy lifestyle. Fiddling would promote mental well-being, including creativity. How to potter? Make yourself an amazing drink, find the most comfortable spot in your house (preferably with some sun), put on your favorite music playlist, meditate or just daydream.
Conclusion: chillax.
2. FILL THE VOID:
Think of discovering new beauty habits such as making beauty masks yourself from yogurt and honey, grow a plant, read a book, do a puzzle, redecorate your house, schedule a closet clear out, hide Easter eggs for your partner in crime, write a postcard for your grandparents, order a three-course menu at your favorite restaurant and dress up for date night at home (!!), write a novel, color your mindfulness book and bake the cake you’ve always dreamed of.
Conclusion: treat yourself.
3. LET YOUR COLLEAGUES/FRIENDS KNOW:
To avoid anxiety of thinking people are trying to contact you or that they’ll worry, let everyone know that you’ll be participating in a ‘Digital Detox Sunday’. Your friends will have to wait for you on the other side of the camera for a facetime coffee date. This will also create some moment of peace yourself where you are less likely to check your messages and have some organic you time or conversation with your partner with no distraction. You can do this.
Conclusion: communicate.
QUARANTINE TIPS OF THE WEEK:
1. Podcast:
• Making sense- Sam Harris
• Mindpump
• Fit and Fearless – Girl Gains
2. Music:
• BOOTY/CARDIO/STRENGTH WORKOUT PLAYLIST (Spotify) - Nathalie Patty PPG
• Lo Like – Loraintje (Spotify)
• Bonjour radio show (Soundcloud)
3. Book:
• How to change your mind- Michael Pollan
• Tuesday with Morrie
• Ikigai
4. Netflix Serie:
• Ilse Crawford: Interior Design
• You
• Peaky Blinders
5. Movie:
• Parasite
• Chasing Excellence
• A star is born
According to our PPG team and trainers.