Screen time is the time/duration we spend on endless scrolling and browsing through various apps, jumping around the gadget screens. Since we are so engrossed in it we hardly think about the impact it has on our personal life. We get to see a drastic increase in the screen-time as we grow old; the more technology we use, the lesser we focus on the physical activities. You can always find a couch potato in every family with either phone, laptop or in front of the television set. The digital consumption is endless. But we need to figure out a solution to this grave situation/problem.
Undoubtedly, technology and increased number of screens have endless benefits. When devices are used productively, they can open n-number of opportunities for you. They are the best source of information; you can come across the world at a glimpse. Indeed technology is a boon only when utilised the way it should be.
As we already know that there are two sides to a coin (heads & tails), the universe has Ying and Yang, and things are both good and bad. It applies to the screen-time too. It has many advantages and its fair share of disadvantages too. Now let’s jump into knowing how reducing the screen-time is helpful. These are some of the benefits—
Eye-sight
Yes, it’s true! Spending too much time on the laptop and phone can strain your eyes and make your eye-sight weaker. Nowadays, you can always come across students of the junior wing with heavy specs. The specs are getting common these days among the school going students due to high phone usage, especially during the pandemic.
Focus
Gadgets are indeed a distraction. They restrict your focus and limit your learning and exploring power—children who use gadgets a lot of lack of concentration. The excessive screen also results in memory loss.
Sleep time
Studies show that screen time has a massive impact on our sleep cycle. Using your gadgets at night can trick your brain into thinking that it’s day time. The well-known ‘blue light’ strain the eyes and makes it difficult to fall asleep. Disturbed sleep cycles are to be kept in check as more disturbed your sleep is, the more haywire your body’s hormones are going to go. Sleeplessness affects our mental health too.
Time to try new things
The technology enables you to see the world on a small screen, fascinating but limits you to feel the world around you. These devices keep you busy and restricted to try new digital activities. With screens, you can learn about nature, but can never enjoy it. Reduced screen-time helps you enjoy exciting activities with your family and friends and create some good memories.
No to obesity
Staying on screens can lead to many health issues, and obesity is one of them. Screens limit your physical activities and make you sit at the same place for hours. After some days of performing the screening schedule, you can feel the changes in your weight and body structure.
Gadgets, technology and screens are the future of our generation, but very few actually care about the side-effects they have and follow the same usage patterns as of others. Due to the pandemic, everything has turned to the digital world, even the education of students. Still, you can reduce the screen time by following a schedule. Try to give yourself breaks in between, take some naps that can ease your mind. Keep a check on gadget use and in fact, avoid it during the weekends and spend it gadget-free!
