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Tech Boundaries
[tek boun-duh-rees]
What Is Tech Boundaries?
Tech boundaries are self-imposed rules and limits that help maintain a healthy relationship with digital devices and online activities. They're like personal guidelines that protect your time, mental health, and real-life relationships from technology overuse.
Word Origins:
The term combines "technology" (from Greek "technē" meaning craft or art) and "boundaries" (from Old French "bodne" meaning limit or frontier). The concept gained prominence in the late 2010s as digital wellness became a growing concern.
Setting Healthy Tech Boundaries
Common tech boundaries include:
- Device-free meals
- No phones in bedroom
- Social media time limits
- Email checking schedules
- "Do Not Disturb" hours
- Screen-free zones in home
Benefits of Tech Boundaries
Establishing tech boundaries can:
- Reduce digital anxiety
- Improve sleep quality
- Enhance real-world relationships
- Boost productivity
- Decrease screen addiction risks
- Create better work-life balance
Related Terms
- Digital Wellness: The practice of using technology in ways that promote health and wellbeing
- Tech-Life Balance: Finding equilibrium between digital and real-world activities
- Digital Mindfulness Score: A measure of conscious technology use
- Screen-Free Time: Periods intentionally spent away from digital devices