The 16th Annual Global Day of Unplugging will take placing beginning sundown of March 7 until the sundown of March 8. This daylong observance encourages people to go tech-free with the goal of building and sustaining healthier digital habits. Research have shown that excessive screen time can impact well-being due in multiple ways, including reducing exercise, interfering with sleep and limiting social interactions—all contributors to poorer physical and mental health. To raise awareness of this issue and to counter the “constantly online” trend, the first Day of Unplugging commenced in 2009 to prompt people to disconnect from technology and invest their time and energy with their loved ones and communities.
To help people dive into “offline activities, real-life conversations, in-person connections and meaningful moments”, Global Day of Unplugging has curated a collection of over 200 activity ideas to do as well as a list of “unplugged gatherings” taking place on March 7 and 8. For more information about this observance and additional tips for a better relationship with screens, devices and social media, visit https://www.globaldayofunplugging.org/.
