Digital Detox!

 We as humans focus on so many things when it comes to our physical appearance because nowadays everyone wants to look good, and for that women usually go to saloons, and parlors, dress well obviously "jaise dikhte ho, vaisa hi log sochte apko lekr! that's why with this mindset people usually focus so much on their physical appearance and how they look! they can do anything to look good, from drinking bitter beetroot juice for good skin to cycling in the early morning to look fit! People usually try so many things. Even in recent years, people have started focussing on their mental health as well, because anxiety and depression are becoming more severe than physical disability. After all, it can't be shown or detected. Even a person suffering from it doesn't realize its initial stage until it's become severe and noticed by everyone from anger, loudness, etc. 

There are many reasons for this, like relationship, family, career, and so on! But most importantly as our world becomes digitalized.  It connects people around the world to cyber attacks! Everything has its pros and cons! In this competitive environment where everyone wants to be on top, look beautiful, and have so many followers on their social sites nowadays, It is super important to keep our mental health as our first priority otherwise it becomes a severe issue because "Prevention is better than cure!"

Now the question arises how do we detox or save our mental health from these Digital Monsters? We have so many options we use ginger, basal leaves, ayurvedic medicines, and endless things to detox our physical from chemicals but we get blank when we have to detox our mental health from harmful digitalization. Isn't?

Digital detoxing is a process of intentionally reducing or eliminating the use of digital devices to improve mental well-being. Here are some steps you can take to implement a digital detox for better mental health:

1. Set Clear Goals: Define the purpose of your digital detox. Whether it's to reduce stress, improve sleep, or enhance focus, having a clear goal will help you stay motivated.

2. Create Boundaries: Establish specific timeframes or zones where digital devices are not allowed. This could be during meals, an hour before bedtime, or during certain activities.

3. Identify Problematic Apps or Platforms: Identify the apps or platforms that contribute most to your digital stress. Consider deleting or limiting your use of these applications.

4. Schedule Screen-Free Time: Allocate specific time blocks during the day when you'll be completely offline. Use this time for activities that promote relaxation, such as reading a book, going for a walk, or spending time with loved ones.

5. Set Notification Limits: Reduce the frequency of notifications on your devices. Turn off non-essential notifications to minimize distractions and interruptions.

6. Create a Tech-Free Bedroom: Make your bedroom a tech-free zone. Avoid using electronic devices at least an hour before bedtime to improve the quality of your sleep.

7. Establish Tech-Free Rituals: Develop daily rituals that don't involve screens, such as meditation, journaling, or enjoying a cup of tea. These activities can help you unwind without relying on digital devices.

8. Engage in Offline Hobbies: Rediscover or explore offline hobbies and activities that bring you joy and relaxation. This could be anything from painting and gardening to playing a musical instrument.

9. Prioritize Face-to-Face Interaction: Make an effort to spend more time with friends and family in person. Face-to-face interactions can provide a deeper sense of connection and support.

10. Evaluate and Reflect: Regularly assess the impact of your digital detox on your mental health. Reflect on changes in your mood, sleep patterns, and overall well-being.

1. If going completely offline feels overwhelming, consider starting with smaller steps. Gradually reduce screen time and increase offline activities over time!

Let's Detox ourselves from harmful Digital Monsters!

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Thanks for Reading!!

                                  

I failed...?

As humans, everyone wants life to be like a fairy tale: perfect family, physique, academics, and so on. The list is endless if we ask anyone about what the perfect life should be! and it can't be a surprise to say that no one wants to fail in their life. it's an irony! Life is not a fairy tale, that goes smoothly, it gives you a roller coaster ride! At some point in time, everyone tastes failure in their life, and getting back again is the real spirit. isn't?

But it is tough to apply in practical life as it comes with lots of anxiety, taunts, depression, etc. Life is not the same for everyone, some have to deal with lots of family pressure, health issues, poverty, and many more, Success is different for everyone, some get family support, and some fight their battles alone! 

Everyone sees their life as success and failure, achievements and battles, for me it is lessons and success.

Completed schooling at one of the prestigious schools in India, and was a topper in studies to all extracurricular activities whether, in debate competitions, essay competitions, or representing the school at the national level, my success graph is going only in the upward direction, every time I participated in any competition, one award is fixed by my side. I was a favorite student of every teacher, and my parents are super proud to have a daughter like me in their life. everything was going so smoothly!

But waiittttttttttt.... life is not a fairytale, welcome to the competitive world my dear self, getting the taste of success in every scenario of life, I was so confident to get that whatever I do in my life!

Doing my preparation from day one of the year, even sacrificing my basic likes, avoiding all the festivals, and family time, giving excuses to friends to save time for study, having a morning with books and mocks to ending my day analyzing those mocks and making to-do list for next day. this is how my whole time goes. I was super confident that I would break that particular exam in my very first attempt. 

why not? I am scoring more than enough marks in my mocks, doing my all things with full honesty. 

finally, the day came when I took my exam with calmness, confidence, and faith in god and myself.

I was happy with my preparation and my performance during the exam hall. I was so happy that I called my Big B and said "yeh vla to nikl gya exam"!

The result came...and guess what? I failed....!!!!!!!! Yes, the girl who always succeeds in her life, failed by just 0.75 marks!!! Yes, exactly what you are reading is just 0.75 marks, the cutoff was 36.88 and I scored 36.13 marks!

I shivered, blankly, and cried "Why me"? But now what? not cried in so many years, tears came from my eyes, I was silent... taking a deep breath, yes, I have to hide my tears from my parents, I am a big girl now, how can I share that I felt broken, deeply sad, without knowing what was my fault? 

Our generation is not perfect in so many things but we are perfect in hiding our emotions, and our pain from our parents and close ones. 

After having this bitter taste, I can't stop here. One thing constantly running through my mind is that "It's good to fail in the early stage because you know how to cope up with that, instead of failing in your 50s!!

With the spirit in me and desire to succeed in my eyes, a girl with double enthusiasm, who can't settle for ordinary, will stand and fight back again!

                                        Giving up is not in my book!

        For me, Mindset is everything, just change your mindset and you are halfway done, my friend!!

    and most importantly, don't lose your spirit, and your inner self because in the darkest days of your life, it is only you, who lift you up always!!