Women's Health Australia

Clean Up Your Digital Act

As I write this, the COVID-19 pandemic is unfolding, and if I wasn’t already attached to my phone, I am now. Everything feels uncertain, but one thing is clear: broadband and mobile networks are facing an unprecedented demand as we gobble up the news and turn to our real-life networks for Zoom, FaceTime and Houseparty consolation. Yet there’s also talk of having digital breaks for our mental wellbeing.found we clock up an entire day a week online) stops us from reading books, pursuing hobbies and being able to stay focused on a conversation. So, how do we reel back some balance? Three tech-sperts share their secrets.

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