Tech-detox on Vacation
During the year, I spend around eight hours a day in front of a computer. On weekends and vacations, I usually try to stay away from it. This was exactly what I did during this summer holiday, enjoying family time, playing with my kid, and attempting to rest (which is challenging with a baby boy).
Until now, I have focused on limiting my use of tech to my laptop. Recently, I’ve been considering going further - not just reducing my computer time, but also my phone usage. A kind of tech-detox.
It's not easy. I don't use my phone as little as I'd like, but I'm working on it.
Next year, I want to not only avoid my computers but also to be more intentional about using my phone solely for its intended purpose. I aim to cut down on social media and focus more on being present.
Now that vacations are over, I'm back at work and back at my computer. I do miss it a little, but this is exactly what was meant to happen. I love tinkering with tech, coding, watching videos, testing apps, and building things. However, I also enjoyed the break, and I really want to maintain that balance moving forward.