Digital detox: A path to greater clarity for managers
For many managers today, detoxing digitally is no longer an option, but a necessity. The constant availability, the flood of emails and the constant notifications quickly lead to excessive demands. Digital detoxing means consciously creating time without digital devices in order to reconnect with yourself. Many clients report that they think more clearly and can concentrate better on their tasks after a phase of digital detoxing. Digital detoxing helps you to reflect on your own media consumption and set new priorities.
Why digital detox is important for managers
Managers are often under particular pressure. They have to make decisions, lead teams and be constantly available at the same time. This leads to high stress levels and can affect mental health. Digital detox offers a way out of this. It allows you to consciously do without digital media and focus on the essentials. Many managers use digital detoxing to regain more time for themselves and their families. Digital detoxing can also help to find creative solutions and gain new perspectives.
Implementing digital detox in everyday life
Digital detox begins with small steps. Many managers start with a digital time-out at the weekend. They decide when to switch off their smartphone and focus on analogue activities. One example is cooking together with the family or going for a walk in the countryside. Digitally detoxing can also mean temporarily uninstalling certain apps or deactivating notifications. In this way, you can consciously create spaces in which you are not constantly available.
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A client from the management level of a medium-sized company used digital detox to improve his work-life balance. He decided that he would no longer use his smartphone after 7 pm in the evening. Instead, he spent time with his family or read a book. After a few weeks, he reported that he felt more relaxed and was able to sleep better. Digital detoxing helped him to have more energy for his tasks again and to focus on the essentials.
Digital detox on holiday
Holidays are an ideal opportunity for a digital detox. Many managers use this time to completely do without digital devices. They leave their smartphone in their hotel room and enjoy nature or spend time with friends and family. Digital detoxing on holiday can help to clear your head and recharge your batteries. Many clients report that they are more motivated and creative after a digital break on holiday.
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An executive from the IT sector used her holiday to digitally detox. She left her smartphone at home and took a book and a camera with her instead. While travelling, she took photos of nature and spent a lot of time with her children. On her return, she reported feeling refreshed and inspired. Digitally detoxing helped her to develop new ideas and focus on her goals.
Digital detoxing as a regular practice
Digital detox doesn't just have to be a one-off measure. Many managers integrate it into their daily routine as a regular practice. They consciously plan days or hours in which they do without digital devices. Digitally detoxing can also mean declaring certain rooms in the house smartphone-free. This allows you to consciously create spaces in which you can relax and unwind. Digitally detoxing helps you to reflect on your own media consumption and set new priorities.
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A client from the financial sector used digital detoxing to increase his productivity. He decided that he would spend an hour every Monday morning without digital devices. During this time, he meditated, did yoga or went for a walk. After a few weeks, he reported that he felt more focussed and motivated. Digitally detoxing helped him to start the day better and concentrate on his tasks.
My analysis
Digital detoxing is a valuable tool for managers to reconnect with themselves and recharge their batteries. It helps to reflect on your own media consumption and consciously create time without digital devices. Digital detoxing can help to promote mental health and improve work-life balance. Many clients report that they think more clearly and are better able to focus on their tasks after a period of digital detoxing. Digital detoxing is not a one-off event, but a regular practice that can have long-term positive effects.
Further links from the text above:
Digital detox: 5 tips for a digital detox - IKK classic
Digital Detox | Tips for digital detoxification - IONOS
Digital detox on holiday: how to successfully take time out offline
Digital detox - Seven tips for digital detoxification
Digital detox: 5 effective methods for more offline time in everyday life
Digital wellbeing - From detox to renunciation - Klicksafe
Digital detox: More joie de vivre with 8 proven tips - mkk
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