Time for a Break

Signs to know u need a Break

You check your smartphone for work emails first thing when you wake up and the last thing you do before you go to bed

You take on large workload that you feel it’s hard to step away from your desk, even to take breaks, during lunch breaks.

You work yourself all day and into the night on your projects, stopping only to eat and sleep 

You Have Physical pain and tension in your back and neck headaches, eye strain, and dry eyes. This can all be signs that you’re overdoing the tech.

You Have FOMO, a psychological phenomenon—the Fear of Missing Out. Your staying in touch with friends, family, and the latest trends have turned into a technology addiction that has you checking social media all day long and comparing yourself to the posts you see there, it’s time for a major break.

To combat the physical and emotional effects of too much tech, take frequent movement breaks. A quick walk around the block or a 5-minute stretching routine will relax the muscles in your neck, back, and shoulders that bear the brunt of being plugged in.

References 

[1] BULB, 'Write to Earn. Read to Earn' (online, 2022) <https://www.bulbapp.io/>