DIGITAL WELLBEING: Balancing Technology and Wellness

Abstract

With Jio’s affordable internet plans has transformed digital space for Indians. Currently India has one of the lowest data prices and 2nd most data consumption country after China. It has led to both positives and negatives. Covid-19 pandemic has forced users, employees, students to move from physical workspace to digital workspace. Social media platforms has been benefitted alot but has raised concern for digital addiction. There has been negative impacts of overusing social media apps, screen time has drastically increased. There has been impact on sleep pattern that has impacted both academic as well as workspace efficiency and productivity. To promote work-life balance and promoting productive healthy lifestyles digital well being, digital detoxification has been technological solution to it. Apps such as ‘Forest,’’ Detox’, ’OffTime’, and ‘Moment’ enable individuals to focus and reduce distractions with visual stimulus and rewards. Apple and Google have their digital well-being tools such as ‘Screentime’ and Digital Wellbeing’respectively. It will monitor daily usage and set limits on distracting apps and ensures concentration and efficiency. Digital addiction may lead to psychological disorders, disrupting daily activities and addictive behaviour.