“So that’s the telephone? They ring… and you run.”
Have we become too dependent on technology? Are we losing the ability or willingness to think and memorise? How many of us today know the phone numbers of our friends and family? On the one hand Computers, phones, iPads are wonderful things but other hand its excess use is diminishing our ability to think. It is true that certainly we are addicted to the technology.
* Excessive use cause anxiety and depression, as well as other mental health problems.
* Avid use of smartphones to take photos, videos, or notes can impair our memory.
* Technological dependency causes impatient and madness when inaccessible to social media, gaming, video etc.
Hence, it is said – “Ati Sarvatra Varjayet”. Meaning – Excess of anything is bad.
Therefore, we need to reduce our dependence on technology for the sack of better life.
* Keep the device out of reach or turning it on silent mode during lunch, or study or family and friend conversation.
* Stop Sleeping with mobile phone.
* Follow no use of technology on weekend.
* Get into hobbies of painting, drawing, play outdoor sports and games.
* Make a habit to write letters and postcards to friends and family for fun.
Breaking your dependence doesn’t mean we have to throw out all our gadgets. It’s about monitoring self and making choices. Those text messages and alerts might make you happy in the moment but living a balanced life will make you happier all the time.
“Therefore, live with technology, not through technology”