There’s no balance
I think it would take some time to really see the results of a digital detox. I imagine there would be withdrawl from the excessive use of being connected to our phones 24/7. Indeed, this century has come with a lot of productive innovations but, still, we’re unable to limit our involvement in technology in a balanced way.
We’ve already had the negative results of being too engrossed with our phones. Whether its online gaming, taking pictures or texting and walking, these habits have actually killed people due to being overly focused on playing.
Someone must come up with some precautions to teach people that it’s okay to ignore a call, an alarm or a message. They don’t always need to be answered right away. The people who are able to do a digital detox are lucky enough to overcome this growing obsession of the current World.
From Mr Sahib Imran
UAE
Not so hard to do!
It is easy to go without digital connectivity. On weekends, phone calls to relatives, visits to family and friends, outdoor picnics and outdoor games are the best alternatives. This helps us to remember that we are living human beings and not machines. These outdoor activities keep us more sharp, fit, active and healthy as compared to Wi-Fi connections governing our lives.
From Ms Syeda Ahmad
UAE
Disconnect
I think it should be made compulsory. Facebook, Twitter and other things should simply deactivate themselves on the weekends.
From Mr Abdullah Yahya Salim
UAE
Everyone should try it
I agree. I’ve tried this on a vacation and I felt that the day was a lot longer. I was able to interact with people more. Multitasking was cut down because I was focusing on what I was doing at that time. We all must try it. Assign a special ring tone for family and emergency work calls. When outdoors, only take those calls. Call back later or send a message saying that you’ll reply later at a convenient time.
From Ms Zoella Alam
Dubai
Just exercise discipline
If we want to be healthier mentally, physically and socially, it doesn’t means that a person has to switch off their phone for a week or a month. We can use it, but we should set a certain time limit. We should even try time management, as we shouldn’t use our phones all the time.
From Ms Hamza Khan
Dubai
Take in every moment
I always switch off my mobile on vacation or when I’m out enjoying time with friends. I don’t want to be disturbed at all, and I want to enjoy completely with the people I am with. I want to absorb my life, every day and every moment.
That feeling of being without a mobile or that people cannot reach you or disturb you is precious!
From Ms Iva Na
UAE
Worth trying!
It’s an interesting idea to take a digital detox. It’s worth trying, for sure!
From Mr Mohammad Osman
Dubai
Being left out
With a lot of dramatic things happening in the world all the time, you must be cautious about waking up one morning after a so-called technology detox session and find that Pluto or Mars is human kind’s new home and you have been left behind!
My point is that, at some point, we need to have access to information.
From Mr Takudzwa Kamwoto
Cape Town, South Africa
Stop worrying
I know you’re being facetious, so I will be too. It’s better to be left behind on Earth than to go to Pluto or Mars, Mr Takudzwa Kamwoto. Human beings are made for Earth.
Technology detox sessions are a good idea. It’s healthier. Trust me and stop worrying about the future!
From Ms Annie Baig
UAE
Get out of gadgets
I think detox is a good way to just be yourself and get out of the gadget world. Loads of activities could be done and more bonding among relationships could be attained. Now every individual is hooked to their phone.
From Ms Sophy Aqeel
UAE
Not possible for expatriates
A lot of expatriates rely on the internet and their mobile phone to contact their families back home. Calls from a landline to my home are so expensive and it’s easier to send photographs of my children via email than posting them at a post office. The internet is crucial for my children’s education, too. I guess it depends on who this is aimed at.
From Ms Judith Cooke
UAE
Different time
In the old days when the internet was not available, people were happier. It was the time when we used to have relatives visit us or we would visit them. It was a real pleasure.
From Ms Tia Chinta
Dubai
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