Smart technology is embedded in our lives to the extent that it has changed the way we live and interact with people. We are slowly forgetting about nature, our fellow man and ourselves, so it is time to become aware and introduce everyday pleasures into our lives that will help us all in digital detoxification.
When was the last time you hung out with your friends without your phone? How many times in a month have you left home without a phone? How many times have you fallen asleep peacefully without your phone and scrolling through feed social networks, that you follow?
Technology is responsible for many brilliant innovation, which have made our hectic modern life easier, but there are also days when we want to live "analog" Lifestyle, which includes coexistence with nature, understanding of fellow human beings and connection with oneself.
Although technological progress seems limitless, it is only a matter of time before the workforce and nature destroyed to the extent that they won't be able to produce the digital toys that almost all of us have. In this context, in recent years, formed some movements, such as slow life slow living), digital detoxification (eng. digital detox), forest holidays (eng. forest holidays) … which are the answer to the need for change!
You won't change your habits overnight, but with some daily pleasures you can limit the use of technologies and most importantly, you begin to enjoy "real life". The websites Pops and Ginger Research conducted such a survey 2,000 British adults, to find out how to enjoy life without technology.
In their desire to digitally detox themselves, the respondents presented the simplest tasks, which you can also implement. The results of the research also reveal, in so much percent have or will become digitally detoxed while performing these tasks.
20. Book club membership – 5 %
There are several book clubs in Slovenia, but it's up to you to choose that one, that suits you in every way. Reading habits are the hardest to get, but you will once the headstrong, to read because science says, that reading prolongs your life and improves creativity.
19. Live dating with people found through friends or acquaintances - 5 %
Live dating is not a thing of the past, but it is close to becoming. More and more people are meeting online, so it's not uncommon for some to never find a suitable partner (due to poor communication skills in real life). Make a change in your life and go on a date in one of them these Slovenian places.
18. Writing letters – 8 %
Letter writing used to be main source of communication, but today we write a letter here and there, maybe just to revive an old custom and feel what what our ancestors felt.
17. Painting – 10 %
Even though you may not have talent for painting, you can play with canvas and colors. Make brush play your way relaxation – there are others surprising benefits drawing.
16. Journal writing – 11 %
The diary is a good reminder that everything in put life in order, even if you feel like it at the moment badly. You'll be laughing at your journal entries in a few years, but right now, the written word can help you find motivation and you become a more positive person.
15. Taking pictures with a camera - 14 %
It's not the same if you take pictures with your phone or camera. The experience of taking pictures with an actual camera is much better and relaxing. if you don't know which cameras are worth the money, it is here are some ideas, which can serve as a guide when shopping.
14. Visiting museums and galleries - 14 %
You have to be educated all your life and cultural institutions are a storehouse of knowledge, which will always benefit you.
13. Printing photos and inserting them into frames - 16 %
You can also print photos at home, if you get yourself an interesting device such as Canon IVY, which prints your photos in a few seconds – even if it's a digital device, it's worth having!
12. Reading newspapers and magazines - 17 %
If you have no idea what to read, then we suggest you do you flip through our free City Magazine for the month of April, which you can find at every turn! 🙂 Here you can you are reading online.
11. Listening to music on a CD or record player - 17 %
Hipster culture has revived turntable and CDs, which means that while listening to music, you will still be in the trend. Don't forget that you need accessories and you are the best.
10. Using an ordinary calendar (not via phone or computer) - 18 %
Use a hard copy calendar to which you can write down absolutely anything like on a digital calendar. You can also buy a notepad with a calendar that decorate to your taste are you consider this interesting calendar of success, with which you record whether you have been diligent!
9. Shopping for clothes, shoes... in a store (not online) - 19 %
Ordering clothes online can take an incredible amount of time. Similar to food shopping – go for it physically to the store and find what suits you. Namely, traders they use many tricks, which convince you to buy the product.
8. Talking to friends on the phone - 21 %
Just talking on the phone it is not part of a digital detox, but it has many other positive features. You know it exists key reason, why would you had to call their friends and not just text them?
7. Going to the cinema with friends - 23 %
Before you go to the cinema with friends, we suggest you are you read, which movies will be shown in April.
6. Gardening – 23 %
Gardening is a relaxing activity that also teaches you how to be a responsible person, which is proud of her own (horticultural) achievements. And you know it will be the first Saturday in May World Bare Gardening Day?
5. Communicating with friends live and socializing over a drink - 31 %
Probably nothing better than long conversation with friends with a glass of good drink. If you're older and have limited your circle of friends or don't have company, it's not the end of the world, because you can always do it you make friends. Science says, that they exist these four ways.
4. Walking or physical activity - 31 %
We have heard countless times that he has physical activity positive properties for our body. Did you know that exercise makes us much happier than money? Here's the answer as to why.
3. Shopping for groceries in a store (not online) - 32 %
Digital grocery shopping is for us made life easier, but it will be more fun if you go physically to the store and a little more you exercise. Before you go, you are read it, in what way you can save money on food shopping.
2. Reading a quality book - 33 %
There are many books on the market and it is difficult to choose the right one that is compatible with your interests. Luckily we are books divided into categories and it will be easier for you to find what suits you.
1. Cooking according to the recipe from the book - 37 %
You can find here various recipes for sweet and savory dishes. If you want a real digital detox, check them out and write your favorite on your hands in a recipe book.
