Advances in technology have changed the way we stay connected with others. Computers, smartphones, tablets and even televisions are all serving information, which we are constantly consuming, sometimes simultaneously.
But as we condition ourselves as a society to become engaged in stimuli from multiple devices at a time, we lose the ability to focus deeply on any one thing.
Kevin Hume, Director of Sydney Meditation Centre, believes breaking a screen addiction by learning to focus on one thing at a time not only lowers stress and anxiety, but also “improves short and long-term memory, as well as boost productivity.”
Here are some of his tips to make the break from your screens a little easier.