Why We could all use a Digital Detox

Growing up, the kids and I in the neighborhood spent lots of time outside, exploring, creating games we could play, and enjoying life. I'm afraid the world my kids are growing up in is losing that and getting away for something like a Digital Detox Retreat, will become something well needed.

Technology is sold to us as a way to make our lives easier and bring us closer together; instead it seems to be making us hopelessly distracted and driving us apart. Ever look up at a restaurant or on the train ride to or from work and see everyone on their digital devices? Can you imagine the amount of radiation filling that room with everyone constantly plugged in? I wonder what the real damage from our new digital age era will usher in...

I feel as a society we've reached a tipping point in our relationship with our digital devices: What does a healthy relationship with tech look? how can we use tech in a way that make us healthier and happier?

We’re keeping up-to-date on all the latest in's and out's of on screen dependency and internet addictions to explore this new world and it's effects on us together. I’ll be adding Digital Detox articles to our blog as more research and evidence appears, hoping to answer some of these questions. Together, we can figure this out and find balance. In the meanwhile, start with a 2-day fast from your phone and let me know how that goes... - A.J. Johnson