The top ten cities in the world for digital detoxification – there is also such a rating
Many people in the modern world face stress, loneliness, poor social skills, anxiety and depression due to their dependence on smartphones, gadgets and social networks. To get rid of this addiction, psychologists advise you to plan the use of electronic devices and social networks and devote time to other activities in order to engage yourself and stay connected in the real world.
Clinical psychologists have long warned that social networks have a negative impact on mental health (especially children) through exposure to useless and harmful stress factors.
However, most people still don't take smartphone addiction seriously enough to seek help from a mental health professional. There was even the concept of digital intoxication. Studies conducted when people were asked to refrain from using their phones for just 24 hours revealed symptoms of anxiety, loneliness, depression and hopelessness.
The travel insurance website InsureMyTrip conducted a study, based on the results of which it compiled a rating of cities in the world for digital detoxification, that is, on the subject of how much the city can offer a variety of experiences and entertainment for travelers to make them break away from gadgets.
Top 10 Cities for Digital Detox:
Prague, Czech Republic
Rome, Italy
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Lisbon, Portugal
Copenhagen, Denmark
Marrakech, Morocco
Hong Kong, China
Dubai, UAE
Madrid, Spain
Stockholm, Sweden
What do psychologists advise in order to independently conduct a digital detoxification of yourself without going on long trips?
Here are some recommendations:
― Set a specific time for using social networks;
― Take a mental snapshot of what is happening instead of sharing it on social networks. Feel the moment with all your five senses;
― When you are spending time with family, meeting with friends, put down the phone and be with each other. Be absorbed in what is happening to you here and now;
― Take up a hobby in the real world. Stay in touch with your hobbies.
― Read, study, travel, play sports. In short, do what brings you joy, and refrain from documenting actions in social networks.
Technology should be used to deepen relationships and connections, not to achieve and maintain them.
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