Talk on ‘Digital Detox’

'STEADY' association of SIT ECE Department organized a one-hour session from 2.00 PM to 3.00 PM for the ECE and EEE students on 10th November 2021 in Seminar Hall by Dr. Pavan Chand, HOD, Microbiology, Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences. Dr. Pavan Chand gave a talk on ‘Digital Detox’. The key takeaways from his talk are: • Technology can be stressful • Digital devices can disrupt sleep • Heavy device use may be linked to health concerns • Constant connectivity affects study/life balance • Social Comparison makes it hard to be content • Digital connectivity can make you feel like you are missing out. Dr. Pavan Chand reinforced that “Detoxing” from digital devices is often seen as a way to focus on real-life social interactions without distractions. By forgoing digital devices, at least temporarily, people can let go of the stress that stems from constant connectivity. He encouraged the students to do a digital detox which will help in establishing a healthier, less stressful study-life balance.