November 14, 2023 • 15 mins
Have you ever felt a sense of disconnection amid the constant buzz and ping of your digital devices? Do you long for genuine human interaction in a world that's dominated by screens? As an introvert, I, Olivia Lee, have struggled with the onslaught of digital stimuli and the impact it has had on my communication and social skills. I invite you to join me on this exploratory journey as I share my insights and personal experiences, aiming to help you regain control of your time, thoughts, and real-life connections.
In this era of ceaseless scrolling, I want to challenge you to pause and step back from the digital noise. Let's discuss the benefits of a digital detox, including better sleep, reduced eye strain, and improved personal connections. We're not suggesting you abandon your devices altogether, but rather learn to set boundaries and designate 'no-device' zones. So, let's together rediscover the lost art of communication and connect with the real world around us, exchanging viral cat videos for the irreplaceable joy and enrichment of face-to-face interactions.
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Olivia Lee (00:00):
Spoiler alert no, I'm not simply going to tell you
to turn off all your devices orsay goodbye to social media and
say it's evil, but I want us torediscover the art of
communication.
Hey there, fellow introvert onstage, this show is a safe space
for the soft souls to learn,connect and master communication
.
I'm Olivia Lee and you'relistening to Introvert on Stage.
(00:22):
Today.
I wanted to talk aboutsomething that might not sound
related to communication, but itis deeply connected.
First of all, let me ask youthis question what is the first
thing you do the moment you wakeup?
If you said making your bedgood for you, but I wouldn't be
surprised if a lot of youthought of checking your phone.
(00:46):
In today's digital world, wherescreens, big and small, dominate
our attention and social mediadictating our social
interactions, we often forgetthe essence of true connection.
Especially for introverts, thechallenge is even more
pronounced.
The constant bombardment ofdigital stimuli can often feel
(01:07):
overwhelming, whether it'sendless notifications or
mindless scrolling, leading to adisconnect from the real
essence of genuine humaninteraction.
As someone who has walked thispath yes, a self-proclaimed
introvert and a digital wandereryes, me, olivia Lee I have
personally explored the depthsof this challenge myself and now
(01:29):
ready to share some insightsthat I'm eager to share with you
all.
And spoiler alert no, I'm notsimply going to tell you to turn
off all your devices or saygoodbye to social media and say
it's evil, but I want us torediscover the art of
communication by discovering thejoy of genuine human
connections and our just simplehumaneness that we can cherish
(01:53):
both within and outside of ourtiny little screens.
So, whether you're bundled upin your favorite blanket with a
cup of tea, or taking a peacefulwalk outside, or stuck in
traffic trying to get to work,you're all welcome here.
So let's go on this journeytogether to learn, reflect and
ultimately grow In a world whereevery notification, every buzz
(02:17):
and every ring doesn't demandyour immediate attention or
response.
Sounds peaceful, doesn't it?
But let's face it, our realityis far from that picture.
We live in an age where oursmartphones are glued to our
hands, our eyes are fixed on thescreens and even behind the
wheel.
By the way, if you ever ask mewhat my biggest pet peeve is,
(02:40):
it's texting while driving.
You're not only puttingyourself at risk, but
endangering others' lives too.
But okay, I'm getting heated,so this can wait for another
time.
Let's look at statistics.
A recent study conducted byRescue Time, a time management
software company that trackscomputer and smartphone usage to
research digital habits andproductivity, showed that the
(03:02):
average person checks theirphone about 58 times a day and
spends around 4.5 hours on theirmobile devices.
That's a significant chunk ofour waking hours.
Now let's think about how thisconstant, if not all day, of
digital engagement would impactour mind and social skills,
(03:24):
especially for those of us whothrive in quiet environments.
I've done this way too manytimes myself, but whenever I
allow myself to have a quick 5minute break after a 45 minute
of productivity, I would getstuck in the social media black
circle, mindlessly scrolling andscrolling, looking through dry
humor that made me smirk.
(03:45):
A cool DIY craft idea that Ineatly saved into a folder that
I know I'm never gonna look at,or sending 12 million reels to
my boyfriend of different placesand date spots that we should
visit or eat at, which we neverget back to because they get
buried in the next 75 billionreels I continue to send to him
(04:05):
after that.
I don't know where I got thosenumbers from, but sometimes I
feel bad because I even get alittle salty when he doesn't
check all the reels I send, butI would say it's physically
impossible to watch everythingthat I send him in the span of
120 seconds.
Sometimes I click send evenbefore I'm done watching it,
saying I'll watch it later.
I never do.
(04:26):
Anyways, what was supposed tobe a 5 minute break, I finally
look up to realize that it'sbeen an hour and 12 minutes.
True story I mean what?
My brain was so convinced thatI looked through only just a few
short videos.
They were not even 30 secondseach, so it's impossible that an
hour went by.
Does that sound familiar?
(04:46):
Please don't tell me I'm theonly one who does this, please.
Anyways, I've experiencedcountless number of mindless
scrolling let's just call itzombie scroll and I hadn't
spoken a single word to myfamily, or even to myself, even
when they're just a few stepsaway from me in the same house.
Sometimes I would even findmyself zombie scrolling when I'm
(05:07):
on the phone with my boyfriendSorry or my parents speaking
directly to me, not registeringa single word they shared with
me.
That was my awakening and mybreaking point.
All of these collective momentsled me to embark on a digital
detox journey, a journey where Ireclaim my time, my thoughts
and my connections in real life,and Trust me and continue to
(05:31):
listen, because the insights Igained were life-changing and I
really believe that everyone'ssmart enough to open up a
podcast app and listen to thisepisode needs to hear this.
Take this as a sign that thismessage was meant exactly for
you.
First, let me share with you thebenefits of digital detoxing.
Let's start with some obviousbenefits, including better sleep
(05:52):
and less eye strain.
Being glued to my phonedrastically worsened my vision
to the point where we're in.
Contact lenses started tobecome Excruciating and now I
only wear glasses.
You want to know why?
Because I wasn't blinkingenough.
You might think it soundsstupid, but it's true.
According to the AmericanAcademy of Optometology, one of
(06:14):
the reasons we get digital eyestrain is that we blink less
when we stare at our devices.
Normally, we blink around 15times per minute, but this blink
rate gets cut in half whenstaring at screens.
Blinking is important forkeeping our eyes moist and
preventing dryness andirritation Reduce.
Blinking can also affect thequality of our tears, which can
(06:37):
lead to inflammation and blurredvision.
That's why, when you look at ascreen for such a long time and
look up, everything seems alittle blurrier.
Therefore, being glued to yourphone can reduce the number of
blinking and thus worsen yourvision over time, like it did
for me and Continue to do for me.
To prevent this, they recommendtrying the 2020-20 rule, that's
(07:00):
a mouthful every 20 minutes.
Look away from your screen andfocus on something 20 feet away
for 20 seconds.
I would say at least 20 feetaway, because I like to look at
things further away, whetherit's a mountain or a building,
or even clouds floating by.
The further away they are,they're better for your eyes.
This can help relax your eyemuscles and restore your natural
(07:24):
blink rate.
Higher screen time also leadsto low-quality Sleep, because
your eyes get exposed to bluelight from the screen, which can
suppress the production ofmelatonin, a Hormone that
regulates your sleep cycle.
So, instead of popping inmelatonin pills at night saying
you can't fall asleep, tryputting your phone away.
Screen time can also stimulateyour brain and keep it alert,
(07:47):
especially if you're engaging inactivities that are exciting,
stressful or mentally demanding,such as Reading the news or
zombie scrolling on social media, which makes it even harder for
you to relax and wind downbefore bed.
So make sure to limit yourscreen time before bed,
especially in the hour or twobefore you plan to sleep.
(08:08):
Avoid using devices that emitblue light, such as smartphones,
tablets, computers and TVs allof the screens that you can
think of and, if you need to usethem, turn on the night mode or
use a Blue light filter thatmakes your screen look a little
bit dull and yellow to reducethe brightness and color
temperature of the screen, whichlowers your eye strain, and you
(08:30):
can also look up toautomatically turn on night mode
at a certain time.
I do that at night so that if Ido have to check my phone, it's
not as draining for my eye.
So we talked about some of thebenefits of digital detoxing.
So how, oh how, do weeffectively try Digital detox
without leaving you feel leftout from life or feeling like
(08:52):
you're living under a rock?
Try this first Setting clearboundaries to find specific
times or places where digitaldevices are no go.
It could be during meals, onehour before bed or Sunday
afternoons.
For me personally, I promisemyself that I won't check social
media before noon other thanfor music or checking important
(09:14):
business or school emails.
It's harder than it sounds,because my phone just sits there
waiting for me to unlock her bysimply looking at her, but
finally being able to look atsocial media after fighting that
temptation feels even morerewarding and enjoyable than
hours of zombie scrollings.
That usually makes me feelhollow and dumb afterwards, and
(09:35):
setting up limits can be helpfulas well.
For example, if you go toInstagram app, go to your
profile, tap the menu icon onthe top right corner and tap
your activity and select timespent.
You can see how much time youactually spend on the app and
you can turn on the set dailytime limit setting and set your
desired time limit.
Mine used to be a number thatI'm not so proud to share, but
(10:00):
after setting mine to 45 minutesper day, I spend generally
around 36 minutes on the app.
Instead of blaming social mediafor being addicting, we have to
be wise and utilize the toolsthat they have in place to
protect ourselves and our brains.
Another tip is to be mindful ofyour phone usage, for instance,
(10:21):
being conscious of why you'rereaching out for your phone in
the first place.
Is it out of habit, boredom orgenuine need?
If you have an urgent email torespond to, you have to check
the mail app to do so.
If you're simply reaching foryour phone because you have
nothing better to do.
Stop yourself and ask if it'ssimply out of habit or boredom,
(10:43):
even if you continue to open thephone to zombie scroll.
Being mindful and aware of youractions can bring clarity and
if you're intentional, the firststep of resolving an issue is
to be aware of it in the firstplace.
So the next time you findyourself reaching out for your
phone, ask yourself hmm, am Iabout to open social media out
of boredom or habit, andcontinue with the next step?
(11:05):
I bet you're less likely tospend hours on social media
because you are now aware of whyyou're reaching for that phone
in the first place.
And maybe you might think thisis obvious, but you'll be
surprised how many people don'tknow how to answer the question.
What's your hobby?
And please don't make scrollingmindlessly on social media for
inspiration your hobby.
(11:25):
If you found somethinginteresting online instead of
saving it in the folder you andI both know you'll never look at
, close the phone and do it.
Is it an inspiration for a newpainting you wanted ideas for?
Close out of your phone andpaint that darn masterpiece.
Or if it's for writinginspiration, that blog article
won't write itself unless youstart writing it down.
(11:48):
No matter how many inspirationsor motivations you have up
there in your mind, nothing willtruly be yours unless your body
does the thing.
Keep mind and body connectionin mind and rediscover offline
hobbies that don't require ascreen.
Here's a few examples Readingand no, not on a Kindle actual
(12:09):
book, gardening, painting orjust daydreaming, which I like
to call meditating.
And a bonus point that Ipersonally find to be very
helpful is to reflect in journal.
I try to put my phone as faraway as possible from my bed and
my journal and pencil as closeas possible right next to my bed
, on a small nightstand, withinan arm's reach, and I use the
(12:32):
time I'm able to gain from beingoffline to reflect on my
thoughts and feelings.
I think of all the things I'mgrateful for, what was memorable
from today, even the tiniestlittle things that made me smile
, to big core memories that Ican take with me forever.
Journaling personally has beensuch a powerful and empowering
tool for me to keep track of mygrowth and a tool to better
(12:54):
understand myself.
Whenever I flip through thepages of my journal, I'm able to
feel what I felt in the past,which enables me to empathize
with myself better and givemyself more credit instead of
being so harsh on myself.
Also, it's such a nostalgicfeeling opening up my journal,
because it brings back memoriesof me when I was a little girl,
(13:15):
writing my deepest thoughts andsecrets in my diary.
I want to leave you with athought, a light to guide you in
the vast sea of our digitalworld.
Our phones, our little screens.
They're not just devices.
They are windows to a world ofinformation, connection and
opportunity.
They are powerful, and there'sno denying that we needed to
(13:38):
enhance the quality of our lives, both personally and
professionally.
But remember that so are you.
You are in control.
You have the power to decidewhen to open those windows and
when to also close them and goenjoy the real world around you.
Imagine a life where you controlyour digital interactions, not
(14:01):
the other way around.
A life where every notification, every buzz and every ring is a
choice, not a compulsion.
This is not about blaming ordemonizing technology.
It's about embracing it wisely,using it as a tool to enhance,
not overshadow, the beauty ofour genuine humanness.
As we continue to live in thisdigital age, let's not forget
(14:24):
the magic of our offline lifethe warmth of a handshake, the
strength in a hug the unspokenunderstanding in a glance.
These are all subtleties thatno digital platform can ever
replicate, and balancing onlineand offline interactions is the
harmony that we should strivefor.
And speaking of balancing onlineand offline life, I'd love to
(14:47):
hear how your digital detoxjourney is going After soaking
in real life.
Be sure to reach out to me viaemail, olivia at
introvertonstagecom, or socialmedia at introvertonstage, to
share your story.
So I challenge you today, dearlisteners, to try digital
detoxing, to be bettercommunicators, even if it's just
for a day or in the morningbefore noon, like I do, to just
(15:11):
reconnect with the world beyondthe little screen.
Look into the eyes of yourloved ones, listen to their
voices without the backdrop ofdigital beeping and typing, and
absorb the colors and vibrancyof life around you, the stories
we share, the laughter thatfills the room and even silent
moments of understanding.
These are the true treasuresthat enrich our souls, not viral
(15:35):
cat videos Okay, maybe a littlebit of cat videos, but you know
what I mean.
Thank you for listening and seeyou all next week.
Bye-bye.
Spoiler alert no, I'm not simply going to tell you
to turn off all your devices orsay goodbye to social media and
say it's evil, but I want us torediscover the art of
communication.
Hey there, fellow introvert onstage, this show is a safe space
for the soft souls to learn,connect and master communication
.
I'm Olivia Lee and you'relistening to Introvert on Stage.
(00:22):
Today.
I wanted to talk aboutsomething that might not sound
related to communication, but itis deeply connected.
First of all, let me ask youthis question what is the first
thing you do the moment you wakeup?
If you said making your bedgood for you, but I wouldn't be
surprised if a lot of youthought of checking your phone.
(00:46):
In today's digital world, wherescreens, big and small, dominate
our attention and social mediadictating our social
interactions, we often forgetthe essence of true connection.
Especially for introverts, thechallenge is even more
pronounced.
The constant bombardment ofdigital stimuli can often feel
(01:07):
overwhelming, whether it'sendless notifications or
mindless scrolling, leading to adisconnect from the real
essence of genuine humaninteraction.
As someone who has walked thispath yes, a self-proclaimed
introvert and a digital wandereryes, me, olivia Lee I have
personally explored the depthsof this challenge myself and now
(01:29):
ready to share some insightsthat I'm eager to share with you
all.
And spoiler alert no, I'm notsimply going to tell you to turn
off all your devices or saygoodbye to social media and say
it's evil, but I want us torediscover the art of
communication by discovering thejoy of genuine human
connections and our just simplehumaneness that we can cherish
(01:53):
both within and outside of ourtiny little screens.
So, whether you're bundled upin your favorite blanket with a
cup of tea, or taking a peacefulwalk outside, or stuck in
traffic trying to get to work,you're all welcome here.
So let's go on this journeytogether to learn, reflect and
ultimately grow In a world whereevery notification, every buzz
(02:17):
and every ring doesn't demandyour immediate attention or
response.
Sounds peaceful, doesn't it?
But let's face it, our realityis far from that picture.
We live in an age where oursmartphones are glued to our
hands, our eyes are fixed on thescreens and even behind the
wheel.
By the way, if you ever ask mewhat my biggest pet peeve is,
(02:40):
it's texting while driving.
You're not only puttingyourself at risk, but
endangering others' lives too.
But okay, I'm getting heated,so this can wait for another
time.
Let's look at statistics.
A recent study conducted byRescue Time, a time management
software company that trackscomputer and smartphone usage to
research digital habits andproductivity, showed that the
(03:02):
average person checks theirphone about 58 times a day and
spends around 4.5 hours on theirmobile devices.
That's a significant chunk ofour waking hours.
Now let's think about how thisconstant, if not all day, of
digital engagement would impactour mind and social skills,
(03:24):
especially for those of us whothrive in quiet environments.
I've done this way too manytimes myself, but whenever I
allow myself to have a quick 5minute break after a 45 minute
of productivity, I would getstuck in the social media black
circle, mindlessly scrolling andscrolling, looking through dry
humor that made me smirk.
(03:45):
A cool DIY craft idea that Ineatly saved into a folder that
I know I'm never gonna look at,or sending 12 million reels to
my boyfriend of different placesand date spots that we should
visit or eat at, which we neverget back to because they get
buried in the next 75 billionreels I continue to send to him
(04:05):
after that.
I don't know where I got thosenumbers from, but sometimes I
feel bad because I even get alittle salty when he doesn't
check all the reels I send, butI would say it's physically
impossible to watch everythingthat I send him in the span of
120 seconds.
Sometimes I click send evenbefore I'm done watching it,
saying I'll watch it later.
I never do.
(04:26):
Anyways, what was supposed tobe a 5 minute break, I finally
look up to realize that it'sbeen an hour and 12 minutes.
True story I mean what?
My brain was so convinced thatI looked through only just a few
short videos.
They were not even 30 secondseach, so it's impossible that an
hour went by.
Does that sound familiar?
(04:46):
Please don't tell me I'm theonly one who does this, please.
Anyways, I've experiencedcountless number of mindless
scrolling let's just call itzombie scroll and I hadn't
spoken a single word to myfamily, or even to myself, even
when they're just a few stepsaway from me in the same house.
Sometimes I would even findmyself zombie scrolling when I'm
(05:07):
on the phone with my boyfriendSorry or my parents speaking
directly to me, not registeringa single word they shared with
me.
That was my awakening and mybreaking point.
All of these collective momentsled me to embark on a digital
detox journey, a journey where Ireclaim my time, my thoughts
and my connections in real life,and Trust me and continue to
(05:31):
listen, because the insights Igained were life-changing and I
really believe that everyone'ssmart enough to open up a
podcast app and listen to thisepisode needs to hear this.
Take this as a sign that thismessage was meant exactly for
you.
First, let me share with you thebenefits of digital detoxing.
Let's start with some obviousbenefits, including better sleep
(05:52):
and less eye strain.
Being glued to my phonedrastically worsened my vision
to the point where we're in.
Contact lenses started tobecome Excruciating and now I
only wear glasses.
You want to know why?
Because I wasn't blinkingenough.
You might think it soundsstupid, but it's true.
According to the AmericanAcademy of Optometology, one of
(06:14):
the reasons we get digital eyestrain is that we blink less
when we stare at our devices.
Normally, we blink around 15times per minute, but this blink
rate gets cut in half whenstaring at screens.
Blinking is important forkeeping our eyes moist and
preventing dryness andirritation Reduce.
Blinking can also affect thequality of our tears, which can
(06:37):
lead to inflammation and blurredvision.
That's why, when you look at ascreen for such a long time and
look up, everything seems alittle blurrier.
Therefore, being glued to yourphone can reduce the number of
blinking and thus worsen yourvision over time, like it did
for me and Continue to do for me.
To prevent this, they recommendtrying the 2020-20 rule, that's
(07:00):
a mouthful every 20 minutes.
Look away from your screen andfocus on something 20 feet away
for 20 seconds.
I would say at least 20 feetaway, because I like to look at
things further away, whetherit's a mountain or a building,
or even clouds floating by.
The further away they are,they're better for your eyes.
This can help relax your eyemuscles and restore your natural
(07:24):
blink rate.
Higher screen time also leadsto low-quality Sleep, because
your eyes get exposed to bluelight from the screen, which can
suppress the production ofmelatonin, a Hormone that
regulates your sleep cycle.
So, instead of popping inmelatonin pills at night saying
you can't fall asleep, tryputting your phone away.
Screen time can also stimulateyour brain and keep it alert,
(07:47):
especially if you're engaging inactivities that are exciting,
stressful or mentally demanding,such as Reading the news or
zombie scrolling on social media, which makes it even harder for
you to relax and wind downbefore bed.
So make sure to limit yourscreen time before bed,
especially in the hour or twobefore you plan to sleep.
(08:08):
Avoid using devices that emitblue light, such as smartphones,
tablets, computers and TVs allof the screens that you can
think of and, if you need to usethem, turn on the night mode or
use a Blue light filter thatmakes your screen look a little
bit dull and yellow to reducethe brightness and color
temperature of the screen, whichlowers your eye strain, and you
(08:30):
can also look up toautomatically turn on night mode
at a certain time.
I do that at night so that if Ido have to check my phone, it's
not as draining for my eye.
So we talked about some of thebenefits of digital detoxing.
So how, oh how, do weeffectively try Digital detox
without leaving you feel leftout from life or feeling like
(08:52):
you're living under a rock?
Try this first Setting clearboundaries to find specific
times or places where digitaldevices are no go.
It could be during meals, onehour before bed or Sunday
afternoons.
For me personally, I promisemyself that I won't check social
media before noon other thanfor music or checking important
(09:14):
business or school emails.
It's harder than it sounds,because my phone just sits there
waiting for me to unlock her bysimply looking at her, but
finally being able to look atsocial media after fighting that
temptation feels even morerewarding and enjoyable than
hours of zombie scrollings.
That usually makes me feelhollow and dumb afterwards, and
(09:35):
setting up limits can be helpfulas well.
For example, if you go toInstagram app, go to your
profile, tap the menu icon onthe top right corner and tap
your activity and select timespent.
You can see how much time youactually spend on the app and
you can turn on the set dailytime limit setting and set your
desired time limit.
Mine used to be a number thatI'm not so proud to share, but
(10:00):
after setting mine to 45 minutesper day, I spend generally
around 36 minutes on the app.
Instead of blaming social mediafor being addicting, we have to
be wise and utilize the toolsthat they have in place to
protect ourselves and our brains.
Another tip is to be mindful ofyour phone usage, for instance,
(10:21):
being conscious of why you'rereaching out for your phone in
the first place.
Is it out of habit, boredom orgenuine need?
If you have an urgent email torespond to, you have to check
the mail app to do so.
If you're simply reaching foryour phone because you have
nothing better to do.
Stop yourself and ask if it'ssimply out of habit or boredom,
(10:43):
even if you continue to open thephone to zombie scroll.
Being mindful and aware of youractions can bring clarity and
if you're intentional, the firststep of resolving an issue is
to be aware of it in the firstplace.
So the next time you findyourself reaching out for your
phone, ask yourself hmm, am Iabout to open social media out
of boredom or habit, andcontinue with the next step?
(11:05):
I bet you're less likely tospend hours on social media
because you are now aware of whyyou're reaching for that phone
in the first place.
And maybe you might think thisis obvious, but you'll be
surprised how many people don'tknow how to answer the question.
What's your hobby?
And please don't make scrollingmindlessly on social media for
inspiration your hobby.
(11:25):
If you found somethinginteresting online instead of
saving it in the folder you andI both know you'll never look at
, close the phone and do it.
Is it an inspiration for a newpainting you wanted ideas for?
Close out of your phone andpaint that darn masterpiece.
Or if it's for writinginspiration, that blog article
won't write itself unless youstart writing it down.
(11:48):
No matter how many inspirationsor motivations you have up
there in your mind, nothing willtruly be yours unless your body
does the thing.
Keep mind and body connectionin mind and rediscover offline
hobbies that don't require ascreen.
Here's a few examples Readingand no, not on a Kindle actual
(12:09):
book, gardening, painting orjust daydreaming, which I like
to call meditating.
And a bonus point that Ipersonally find to be very
helpful is to reflect in journal.
I try to put my phone as faraway as possible from my bed and
my journal and pencil as closeas possible right next to my bed
, on a small nightstand, withinan arm's reach, and I use the
(12:32):
time I'm able to gain from beingoffline to reflect on my
thoughts and feelings.
I think of all the things I'mgrateful for, what was memorable
from today, even the tiniestlittle things that made me smile
, to big core memories that Ican take with me forever.
Journaling personally has beensuch a powerful and empowering
tool for me to keep track of mygrowth and a tool to better
(12:54):
understand myself.
Whenever I flip through thepages of my journal, I'm able to
feel what I felt in the past,which enables me to empathize
with myself better and givemyself more credit instead of
being so harsh on myself.
Also, it's such a nostalgicfeeling opening up my journal,
because it brings back memoriesof me when I was a little girl,
(13:15):
writing my deepest thoughts andsecrets in my diary.
I want to leave you with athought, a light to guide you in
the vast sea of our digitalworld.
Our phones, our little screens.
They're not just devices.
They are windows to a world ofinformation, connection and
opportunity.
They are powerful, and there'sno denying that we needed to
(13:38):
enhance the quality of our lives, both personally and
professionally.
But remember that so are you.
You are in control.
You have the power to decidewhen to open those windows and
when to also close them and goenjoy the real world around you.
Imagine a life where you controlyour digital interactions, not
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the other way around.
A life where every notification, every buzz and every ring is a
choice, not a compulsion.
This is not about blaming ordemonizing technology.
It's about embracing it wisely,using it as a tool to enhance,
not overshadow, the beauty ofour genuine humanness.
As we continue to live in thisdigital age, let's not forget
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the magic of our offline lifethe warmth of a handshake, the
strength in a hug the unspokenunderstanding in a glance.
These are all subtleties thatno digital platform can ever
replicate, and balancing onlineand offline interactions is the
harmony that we should strivefor.
And speaking of balancing onlineand offline life, I'd love to
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hear how your digital detoxjourney is going After soaking
in real life.
Be sure to reach out to me viaemail, olivia at
introvertonstagecom, or socialmedia at introvertonstage, to
share your story.
So I challenge you today, dearlisteners, to try digital
detoxing, to be bettercommunicators, even if it's just
for a day or in the morningbefore noon, like I do, to just
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reconnect with the world beyondthe little screen.
Look into the eyes of yourloved ones, listen to their
voices without the backdrop ofdigital beeping and typing, and
absorb the colors and vibrancyof life around you, the stories
we share, the laughter thatfills the room and even silent
moments of understanding.
These are the true treasuresthat enrich our souls, not viral
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cat videos Okay, maybe a littlebit of cat videos, but you know
what I mean.
Thank you for listening and seeyou all next week.
Bye-bye.
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