New! DIGITAL DETOX For Mind, Body & Spirit
Could excessive screen time be harming your family's health?
No question, many of us have been forced to be on our laptops and digital devices much more than we would like since the covid crisis began…While technology has amazing potential to make our lives easier, 24/7 bombardment of digital interaction can negatively impact mind, body and spirit. A recent study from Common Sense Media shows screen time use for entertainment is at an all-time high.
Do you find yourself feeling distracted? Texting while driving? Checking your phone for no reason throughout the day? You may need a digital detox if your device:
Keeps you up late or interferes with your ability to fall asleep
Takes over quality time with friends and family
Interferes with your ability to finish or complete work or basic tasks
We get it – change can be difficult, especially when it comes to our dependency on screens. However, if you find yourself saying, "that's me!" to any of the above, it may be time to take a digital detox.
What is a "Digital Detox"?
"Detoxing" comes from the idea of fasting to release negative influences and restore the mind, body, and spirit. Like a food-based or digestive detox, a "digital detox" is designed to reduce stress, overstimulation and habits associated with the overuse of screens and technology.
Screen Habits & Dopamine
Experts in technology and content design know that we're easily hooked by biological instincts. Social media can be addictive because it's organized and designed to make us feel a lift through a dopamine spike.
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter, or natural chemical, produced by our brains to motivate our behaviors. This chemical is released when we eat delicious food, exercise or engage in positive social interactions. In other words, our brains reward us for positive actions so we'll repeat them! Technology utilizes this same dopamine reward pathway in our brain.
Breaking the cycle – essential oils to the rescue!
As with eating a delicious meal or spending time with friends, so, too, can experiencing aroma have an impact on the dopamine response. Replacing screen time with the mindful use of essential oils to engage the olfactory system can help to refocus our energy and cultivate a sense of wellness.
Digital Detox - Unplug & Recharge
Use this sparkling, energetic blend to revive your mind and body while easing feelings of addiction and technology overload. Lemon, spicy Ginger and bold Black Spruce are softened with Juniper Berry and Rosemary Cineole to promote blood flow to the brain and support adrenal function. Diffuse 10-15 drops or blend 1-2 drops with carrier oil and apply to lower back (adrenal area).
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