Screen Hygiene
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Screen Hygiene
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What Is Screen Hygiene?
Screen hygiene refers to the practices and habits that help maintain healthy interactions with digital devices. Just like personal hygiene, it involves regular routines and behaviors that keep our digital life clean, organized, and healthy.
Word Origins:
The term combines "screen" (display device) with "hygiene" (from Greek "hygieinē" meaning health). While personal hygiene practices date back centuries, screen hygiene emerged in the 2010s as digital device use became ubiquitous and people needed structured approaches to maintain healthy screen habits.
Key Screen Hygiene Practices
- Regular screen breaks (20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds)
- Keeping screens clean physically and digitally
- Organizing apps and files regularly
- Setting boundaries for device usage
- Maintaining proper posture and viewing distances
Benefits of Good Screen Hygiene
- Better sleep quality when combined with Digital Sunset
- Improved productivity and focus
- Decreased risk of Tech Neck
- Enhanced overall Digital Wellness
Related Terms
- Digital Hygiene: Broader practices of maintaining healthy digital habits
- Screen Time: The amount of time spent using digital devices
- Screen-Free Time: Periods intentionally spent away from digital screens