How to Plan for my Digital Wellbeing

We are living in an era of mass distraction. While technology, screens and mobile phones have brought about huge transformation and made many things easy and accessible, they are also challenging our concentration, wellbeing and lifestyles in critical and at times alarming ways. An analysis of trends in mobile phone usage reported by RTE from a study done by App Annie in January 2022 found that people spend close to a third of their waking hours using their phones! Nobody gets up in the morning with the objective of spending 5 hours a day on their phone and yet it happens. Digital applications can be a great force for good in our lives but they also have a downside that needs to be managed. 

The session will give participants insights on the trends in terms of phone and screen usage and it will also show the cost of this and share ideas on how to transform your usage to support and add to your health, wellbeing, growth and life.

Learning Outcomes

• Understanding of Digital Usage Trends and Impacts: Participants will gain insights into current trends in mobile phone and screen usage. They will understand the significant impact that excessive digital consumption can have on concentration, well-being, and lifestyle, as well as the potential downsides that need to be managed.
• Strategies for Transforming Digital Usage: Attendees will learn practical strategies to transform their digital usage. They will discover ways to use digital applications positively to support and enhance their health, well-being, and personal growth, rather than allowing technology to detract from these areas.
• Creating a Personalized Digital Wellbeing Plan: Participants will develop a personalized plan for digital well-being. This plan will include actionable steps to manage screen time effectively, reduce digital distractions, and incorporate healthy digital habits into their daily lives to promote a balanced and mindful approach to technology use.