HOW LONG DO YOU SPEND ONLINE?
Did you see the news the other day? The average Brit spends the grand total of 25 hours a week on the internet/mobile device, while this figure rises to 29 hours for those aged 16-24. For some, this addiction to a digital life has led some people to try and detox, gradually weaning themselves off all things net based.
The internet has revolutionised our lives but this has led to cases of internet addiction. Like addiction to drink or drugs, cases are being reported of people suffering stress & anxiety when having to be separated from their various devices with more serious cases having to go into therapy to cope with the "coming off" period.
For some, in order to address any future problems that may arise from going onto the internet too often, there is a tide of people looking to take a fresh look at the role of technology in their lives and taking a digital detox to achieve a better tech-life balance.
Taking time off from internet based activities appears to bring health benefits, such as improved sleep, reduced stress & anxiety, a more productive and happier life. On the downside, in a report compiled by Ofcom, 16% of the 2500 adults sampled, worried that they were missing out on something by being offline.
Going on holiday soon? Many people use their holiday period to take time away from the online world completely so if you are concerned about the amount of time you spend on the net, this might be a good time to try it, especially if wifi is patchy at your resort. People report feeling more grounded after having their access to the net removed or restricted. Amongst adults, the use of social media apps such as Facebook, Snapchat and Messenger have surged from 28% in 2014 to 43% in 2016.
Until next week, stay safe
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