Why You Need Tech Timeout Weekends

The glossy grid turned gory for Instagram users on Wednesday. For many, a regular morning scroll was like waking up in the middle of a hellhole. Reels of animal beheading, human trafficking, and fights conquest'd latte art, safe haven sunsets, and influencer reels.

A horror house of algorithms that fed us raw chaos is a proof that technology if left unchecked is the biggest betrayal the humanity will experience in the hyper digital age. It is more than a glitch. Rather a rude awakening that exposed the fragility of our online spaces.

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One wonders what kind of control do we truly have over our tech-tinged lives? And when will we priorities our mental health and step away from the dooming brainrot? Frankly, we can't do away with notifications, pings, and algorithm nudges pulling us in different directions. Smart automation is here forever, with or without us.

But stepping back from our screen isn't pretending the outside world doesn't exist. Not using our smart devices for a bit is not abandoning your identity, it is about protecting your own interior world-your peace, your thoughts and abilities to feel deeply without the distortion of digital noise.

For a weekend digital detox, the goal is to declutter the noise on your phone and reboot mentally. Turn your phone's dumb mode on - only calls and SMS. Experiment how long you can stay without using your phone and keep a tab of it as you progress.

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Few suggestions for what to do when going for the digital detox:

Gardening

Digging soil is far more rewarding than digging up dirt on someone on the internet. Tend to the plants as it will reap you flowers and fruits and a well-deserved grounding experience. Can walk barefoot on the freshly watered turf.

Cycling

As kids cycling was the most thrilling reward. Dust the dirt of off your cycle and go for a quick session around the neighbourhood, a hit of nostalgia may help you learn the art of presence. If you can't do this, try yoga, or a quick stretch outside.

Backyard Campout

If you can't head out of the city for a getaway, try pitching a tent in your backyard or on the terrace. Grill something simple and let the stars replace your screen.

Build Something

Take up a DIY project, repairing something old, or just sit with a giant puzzle or lego set. No guilt-tripping.

So, lock your screens away on the weekends to rediscover the art of presence. Allow yourself to feel d

eeply, observe the beauty, and the dullness around you. The gift of presence is not a buzzword but a state of mind.