Compelling Reasons to Consider Unplugging From Technology

Sometimes you should just ignore your phone and your inbox, and here are just a few research-backed arguments that support unplugging from technology, curated by the Techovy review team.

You might be less of a jerk

Frequent social media users are less likely to pursue prosocial activities offline, which could make these users “jerks.” You might not feel less social or more self-centered after a quick check-in on Twitter or Facebook, but a break allows you to focus on non-virtual relationships.

You’ll boost your attention span

According to a report by the McKinsey Global Institute, the average worker spends 28 percent of his/her work week checking email. That translates into about 13 hours of clicking and reading through messages—time that could be spent on more productive tasks. If this is you, maximize your focus and avoid checking your phone or email when you’re dedicated to a specific project, or only answer emails at two designated times throughout the day.

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