Smartphones are our best
friends and our worst enemies. They allow us to answer important emails on the
go, remind us of meetings, and let us share on social media from just about
anywhere. But they can also be a source of stress, constantly connecting us to
work. We all know public relations is not a 9 to 5 job, a client crisis or PR
emergency could happen at any moment, but it’s even less so thanks to our
mobile devices eternally in the palm of our hand. So turn off that phone, sit
back, relax, and check out these benefits of occasionally going off the grid.
More
sleep. Putting your phone on airplane mode, or better yet turning
it off altogether, allows you a good night’s sleep without the interruption of
a text or update. This will also eliminate that awful habit most of us have of
lying in bed continually refreshing our news feeds which always keeps us up
later than expected. Staring at that bright screen at night suppresses your
body’s production of melatonin, a hormone which regulates sleep.
Less
stress. This one’s a given. Stepping away from your phone every
once in a while will give you the opportunity to relax and get your mind off of
school work and office work. You’ll be better equipped to deal with that to-do
list if you’re not seconds away from a mental breakdown.
So as much as we love our smartphones and the access they
give us to, well, just about everything, it’s important to give yourself the
time you need away from the screen.
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