Evidence 5 - problems and solutions on the Pillars of digital wellbeing by Elias Ibazeta

Physical health:

eliasibazeta19831 — 2024-05-14 15:36:09 UTC

Definitely, staring at the different screens I work with for long periods has caused eye fatigue, dryness, irritation, and blurred vision.

Mental health:

eliasibazeta19831 — 2024-05-14 16:35:40 UTC

Probably not now (fortunately) but some years ago the excessive focus on online validation (likes, comments, shares) negatively impacted my self-esteem.

Spiritual health:

eliasibazeta19831 — 2024-05-14 16:37:10 UTC

Technology could create on me a sense of isolation and disconnect from meaningful relationships and the natural world.

Social health:

eliasibazeta19831 — 2024-05-14 16:38:54 UTC

I spent excessive time glued to my mobile screen and focused on online interactions and that led to neglet quality time spent with loved ones in person.

Intellectual health:

eliasibazeta19831 — 2024-05-14 16:40:26 UTC

Play the recording :-)

Privacy and safety:

eliasibazeta19831 — 2024-05-14 16:44:10 UTC

Not paying attention to the recommendations of having a strong password, resulted in easily being hacked once.

Physical health:

eliasibazeta19831 — 2024-05-14 16:55:51 UTC

Something interesting I've found is to do the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look away from your screen for 20 seconds at something at least 20 feet away. This helps relax the focusing muscles in your eyes.

Mental health:

eliasibazeta19831 — 2024-05-14 16:58:00 UTC

Something I could understand was to invest time in hobbies, spend time with loved ones, and pursue personal goals.

Spiritual health:

eliasibazeta19831 — 2024-05-14 17:02:18 UTC

Going for a hike, going for a walk in the park, or simply sitting outside and appreciate the fresh air and scenery. Some things which have helped me a lot.

Social health:

eliasibazeta19831 — 2024-05-14 17:09:04 UTC

I have dedicated specific times to connect with my loved ones, free from distractions. Put your phones away, turn off notifications, and focus on being fully present with the people who matter to you.

Intellectual health:

eliasibazeta19831 — 2024-05-14 17:15:21 UTC

Something that has helped me is techniques like meditation, deep breathing, and mindful walking. All these help to become more present in the moment and resist the urge to multitask.

Privacy and safety:

eliasibazeta19831 — 2024-05-14 17:17:50 UTC

Now, I have enabled two-factor authentication (2FA) on myaccounts. This adds an extra layer of security by requiring a second verification code in addition to mypassword when logging in.