As an experiment, you should try a month without technology. Or, at least, as little technology as you can. This is a really important way of showing you the most important things in life. You can get back to basics for a bit and discover the essence of conversation and imagination once again.
It might seem like this is going to be a real struggle, but it’s a worthwhile experiment. You may well find you enrich your life as a result. There are plenty of tips you can use to help you enjoy a tech-free month. This list will also present alternatives to using tech to do things that are important to you.
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Oh no, you’re thinking, how are you ever going to keep yourself entertained with no technology?! Simple answer, read. Do things you always used to do before you became surgically attached to your phone. Read lots of books and improve your imagination that way. You can also go out walking and have bike rides. Playing sport is another great idea because it’s fun and popular, and it doesn’t require technology to play. Honestly, you’ll be surprised by how much more you appreciate forms of entertainment when you cut your technology usage.
Communicate With People
Ah, communication. The dying art from. It was Albert Einstein who said that once technology surpasses human interaction the world will have a generation of idiots. While it may be unfair to label anyone an idiot, the basis of Einstein’s quote is true. We don’t communicate anymore as human beings, and we’re too quick to hide behind screens. Now that you’re ditching the technology for a month, it may well open your eyes to how little we communicate. If you want to talk to a friend or colleague, forget about Facebook. Don’t text. Pick up the White Pages, find their landline number, and give them a call! You might be surprised by how much you both end up getting out of the experience.
Have a Vacation
Vacation is the perfect time to get away from the stresses of your real life. And you could use some of your tech-free month to take a trip. A tech-free vacation is the best you will ever have, and you should try to take the kids too. Consider something like camping to give you a simpler and more basic view of the world. There are plenty of fun-filled outdoor family activities you could get up to that don’t involve technology of any kind. Why not go hiking and enjoy nature in all it’s splendor? Take the chance to get out there in the wide world and enjoy nature and the sights without using your phone.
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How can you keep up with news and current affairs without technology? Well, you can read the paper, of course. But, you could also listen to the news on the radio. Sure, the radio is technology, but it’s something that’s barely used anymore. And it’s a definite change from you Googling things! Reading the newspaper and listening to the radio presents you with a great way of keeping abreast of the news and current affairs. And it makes you look at things in a different light without the influence of technology.
So, you see, it is entirely possible to have a great month without having to rely on technology. And you may actually end up enjoying the experiment more than you think. Perhaps this will usher in a new, tech-free focus for you in your life!
