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Screen Fast
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What Is Screen Fast?
A Screen Fast is a deliberate period of abstaining from screens and digital devices, similar to fasting from food. It can last anywhere from a few hours to several days, with the goal of resetting digital habits and experiencing life without constant screen interaction.
Word Origins:
The term combines "screen" (display technology) with "fast" (voluntary abstinence), drawing parallel to traditional fasting practices. The concept gained popularity in the late 2010s alongside growing concerns about screen addiction and digital wellness.
How to Do a Screen Fast
- Set a specific timeframe (start small with 24 hours)
- Notify important contacts about your unavailability
- Remove devices from your immediate environment
- Plan analog activities to fill your time
- Journal your experience and feelings
Benefits of Screen Fasting
- Improved sleep quality
- Enhanced real-world connections
- Better focus and concentration
- Reduced eye strain and digital fatigue
- Increased mindfulness and present-moment awareness
- Reset of dopamine sensitivity
Related Terms
- Digital Detox: A period of intentional disconnection from digital devices and social media
- Digital Wellness: The pursuit of balanced and healthy relationship with technology
- Dopamine Fasting: Abstaining from stimulating activities to reset reward sensitivity