Feeling hungry? Let's order some food. Feeling exhausted? Let’s jump to social media. It has been proven that the cyber world is inescapable. Digital space has conquered our everyday tasks from getting food to building relationships. Social media has altered the way we communicate, most notably by causing us to lose some of our social skills. Due to dependency on social media, some individuals find it difficult to communicate with others face-to-face or carry on a regular conversation. A meaningful chat with child or spouse is less common than checking smartphones frequently. People are addicted to various social media apps which has not only reduced their ability to focus but has also impacted their productivity and overall well being. Social media decreases one’s attention span. Of course, the work outcome has been elevated to a positive extent by the use of digital media but the craving nature of the virtual environment has disturbed the human productivity. Excessive use of social media can cause mental stress. Research shows that about 45 percent of folks become restless when they can't access their social media accounts. Social media exposure can give fear of missing out and lead to body dissatisfaction and eating disorders when people compare themselves with influencers. Social media and other digital platforms have hooked humans. The Internet has depleted the out of box thinking capability of individuals. People are using technology where they would have used their mind and skills. For instance, as per a news report, science fiction author Tim Boucher has used AI generator tools to write 97 books in just 9 months.
The Need of Digital Detox: Finding a Healthy Balance between Online and Offline Life
