Meg DeForest is a former Community Librarian at EPL.
While we all need technology more and more to function in our daily lives and there can be huge benefits to our virtual connections. There are times and places where technology gets too much and can do more harm than good.
If you’re finding yourself unable to fall asleep at night staring at the blue screen of your phone or realize you’re anxiously refreshing waiting for that next notification buzz, you might want to reconsider how you are letting technology overtake your enjoyment of life.
On the other hand most of us don’t have the option to go live in a cabin in the woods without WiFi. So how do you balance a need for an internet connection with a need to unplug?
If you’re looking for a way to limit your digital intake or just set better boundaries we have some suggestions for you to try.
We have a great List of EPL resources that can help you to figure out where you want to draw the line and learn a new skill to fill your newly tech free time.
Also, you can watch our Digital Detox online class , opens a new window and for those who like to read along, the Class Speaker Notes, opens a new window.
The class will introduce you to different skills and ways you can approach a Digital Detox and there are some resources for making your own personalized Digital Detox Plan, opens a new window.
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