Social media and digital work tools are part of daily life in all segments of society. Adults and young people spend hours connected to screens, and it might be a good time to set a goal for 2026 to change these habits for healthier ones.

In this sense, some therapists talk about living as if you don’t have cell service, referring to the need for breaks in the use of digital devices to enjoy human contact with your partner, children, relatives, and friends, or even alone.

What’s the goal? To reclaim and enjoy quality time without your phone in your hands. And all it would take is a few changes in usage patterns, like putting your phone on airplane mode during meals, or turning it off if you go to the movies or a play.

The benefits of interacting with other people are invaluable. Chatting face to face instead of scrolling on your phone screen, or sharing opinions about a recently seen movie instead of reading reviews online. Also, going to a physical box office to buy tickets for a game instead of online, spending the day at the mall window shopping and enjoying dessert instead of online shopping and home delivery; these are moments to share, disconnect from technology, and feel human warmth.

M.Pino

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