It is without a doubt that the Internet has become an inseparable part of our lives. Who would have thought, that a collection of a handful of computer networks sharing information, would lead to the creation of a giant known as the Internet?
In our daily lives, whether professional or personal, the Internet plays an active role. Ranging from research on stocks, companies, school/ university projects, to looking up simple everyday necessities like recipes, how to tie a tie, etc. the Internet is a gigantic web of information. Through the introduction of emails and social media, connecting with our family members and colleagues has never been easier!
Owing to its perks, the internet continues to rise in popularity, which causes a proportional growth in its users. According to Wikipedia the average number of internet users in the year 2019 was 4.39 billion. More so than that, is the number of hours that people spend on the internet. An information website, clickz.com, published a research that the average amount of time spent on accessing the internet in 2019 by each user was 6.42 hours! That is almost 27% of a person’s day being spent online. These hours vary from person to person, and is generally higher. This new trend of digital life, has become a matter of great concern.
Overuse of the internet leads to addiction amongst individuals. This has a number of negative impacts upon users. Health website AltaMirarecovery.com reports that among negative physical impacts are: disorderly sleep patterns, drug abuse, changed dietary habits, weaker body, and damaged immune system.
When something of concern rises, the question that follows it is, ‘What’s the solution?’ Mentioned are some easy to follow solutions:
1. Admit You Have A Problem: The solution to a problem is at first acknowledging the problem.
2. Limit Your Smartphone or Computer Use: Set a time limit for the amount of time you will be spending on your computer or smartphone. The least possible amount of usage should be set for the timing.
3. Change Communication Patters: Instead of chatting with friends or family online, set up times when you can actually meet and interact. This could be a daily or a weekly thing. Doing this not only helps curb internet usage, but it also helps in building meaningful relationships, and great social skills.
4. Prioritize Your Needs: Write down a to-do list, of all the things that need to be done in your day, starting from the most important to the least. If done properly you will definitely see improvements in your productivity, and also decrease in your stress levels.
5. Find Outside Interests: Scrolling aimlessly on the internet serves no purpose. However, getting a hobby like reading or playing etc. add value to life.
6. Make devices hard to access: This will help you in your urge to check notifications every few minutes.
Wordsmith: Mashiar Ahsan
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