How can you reduce stress when people everywhere are complaining about new technology that no one wants, software updates that don't work, clouds that you should be using but don't want to. On the other hand, most people say that they especially appreciate the independence of time and place that the new technical possibilities open up to them. The home office is very popular, we can book train tickets or read legal changes wherever and whenever we want. But often we blindly fall into the associated digital traps. Here are 5 negative habits that increase stress instead of reducing it.
Negative digital stress can be attributed to the “too much” happening in parallel and the never-ending thought of achievement. Both take away strength and make you restless.
Our brains register negative things first and remember them very well. The predominantly negative sensations of breakfast television, radio, computer and mobile phone reinforce this.
We try to do more and more tasks in the same time. This is not only at the expense of quality, but above all reduces awareness and attentiveness when doing it. If you answer your emails "quickly", you may not respond carefully. If you eat your food while working on the computer, you won't taste or enjoy it.
How often does efficiency determine what we do and how rarely do we use opportunities to reduce stress? While we wait for the bus or in the waiting room, we read the news. While we are on the phone, we keep an eye on our computer. It seems like we can't stand calm, sluggishness, or gaps in time anymore without getting bored. Here lies the greatest potential for relaxation and creativity in everyday life.
With the cosmetic treatment we think of a sick family member and with yoga we think of the untidy nursery. Even on vacation, we don't turn off:neither our thoughts nor the mobile phone. What we lose is not only the awareness of the moment, but also the ability to consciously direct our thoughts.
