Sleep in the Digital Age: Balancing Screen Time for Better Rest

"Sleep is that golden chain that ties health and our bodies together." ~Thomas Dekker

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In today digital age, technological developments surrounded us with smart phones, tablets, laptops and smart devices everywhere. Technological advancement helps in connectivity and comfort as well as it influence our sleeping cycle. Screen light, never ending scrolling addiction disrupt human sleep patterns that cause to physical and mental health issues.

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The Science Behind Sleep Disruption :

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Excessive use of mobile phone cause insomnia. Blue screen light emitted by phone screen effects production of melatonin in human body. Melatonin is an important hormone response for sleep in humans. When one use phone in evening it suppress melatonin and leads to sleeplessness.
Moreover, throughout the day the content we watched on social media and streaming platforms remains active in one mind and doesn't allow one to fall asleep.
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Strategies for Managing Screen Time :

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By following strategies for managing screen time one can protect oneself from negative influence of smart devices. Details is mentioned below 👇

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Establish a Digital Curfew :

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Making a plan is a key to success. Always plan your screen time and bed time. Set a practicable schedule and stick to it. Set a specific time after that don't use phone or anyother device. Sleep is essential element of physical and mental health that's why don't compromise your health.
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Use Eye Protection Feature :

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Some phones offer eye protection features that reduce blue light emissions by phone screen. It is wise decision to switch this feature after evening and used phone on dark mode. I personally follow this strategy and experience that my eyes aren't much hurt with it.
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Create a Tech-Free Bedroom :

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The more we are surrounded by smart devices, the more we depends on them. Make your room tech free. Leave your phones outside the bedroom. Focus on the nature, accountability for day actions and self exploration in your bedroom.
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Practice Mindful Screen Use :

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You can track and control your screen time mindfully. It's very important to be conscious and value our time. Daily check your screentime snd linit unnecessary apps.

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Opt for Offline Alternatives :

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To overcome phone addiction and reduce screen time one should try spend time in real world. Time spend with family, friends, nature, gardening, cooking and cuddle with pets or kids could help one to experience inside happiness and gain calmness.

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Conclusion :

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Sleep is essential for physical and mental health. With embracing the technology development we need to adopt strategies to manage our screentime and balance our sleeping cycle. With small changes in our routine and habits we can switch to healthy life and well being.

Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise." ~ Benjamin Franklin

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