Posted @withregram • @rakhibeekrum If you’re feeling more drained than usual, one of the reasons could be screen fatigue. ⠀⠀ ✨ ⠀⠀ Technology has been one of our saving graces during this lockdown, enabling us to work from, have virtual meetings, stay connected to loved ones, find new recipes, watch movies on demand and provide both entertainment & edutainment. The downside of this over-reliance on technology is leading to increased screen fatigue. I’m certainly experiencing it, as seeing patients online means I have to focus even more to pick up on non-verbal language. Silences on video calls are a little trickier too, as I can never be sure of whether it’s silence or a frozen screen. Admittedly, we may feel a little more self conscious seeing ourselves on video calls - something we do not do in a normal face to face conversation. ⠀⠀ ✨ ⠀⠀ Some of the signs of screen fatigue include sore/itchy/blurry/ dry eyes, back & neck pain and headaches. An added side-effect of increased screen time is sleep difficulties, due to increased blue light exposure. ⠀⠀ ✨ ⠀⠀ So, be mindful to take a break from your screen. When working on your computer, take breaks to either go outside or look out the window into the horizon. Only opt for video calls & meetings when essential and try to space them out. Be mindful of your posture, especially since many of us working from home may not have an ergonomic work space. Stretch and exercise regularly. Opt for activities that do not include a screen - e.g. reading a book as opposed to reading something online or play a board game instead of a watching a movie. ⠀⠀ ✨ ⠀⠀ I hope you enjoy some screen-free time this weekend. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ . . . . . . . . . . ⠀⠀ #rakhibeekrum #psychologist ⠀⠀ ______________________________________________________ ⠀⠀ #durban #durbannorth #southafrica #umhlanga #screenfatigue #zoomfatigue #selfcaresunday #sundayselfcare #screentime #socialmediadetox #digitaldetox #bekindtoyourmind #switchoff #switchoffsunday #healthymindhealthybody #disconnecttoreconnect #unplug #disconnecttoconnect #offlineisthenewluxury https://www.instagram.com/p/CAm186cjojP/?igshid=h7z92h1bpfqg