>>>We are a product of what we listen to and who we spend time with.
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Digital technologies are very profitable to our generation in many different ways. The issue of unemployment is reducing because with the presence of advanced technologies, a lot of individuals are self-employed making good amounts of money from the comfort of their home. However, these things are equally dangerous and detrimental to our wellbeing.
>**How so?**
According to a book on minimalism by Cal Newport, Common Sense Media's 2015 study of iGens - teenagers born between 1995 and 2012, revealed that they spend upwards of nine hours per day texting and using social media. As a result, they have a higher rate of psychological disorders than the general population. Additionally, because they are unable to comprehend and make sense of their emotions, they are the group that is most susceptible to depression and suicide.
Social media for example is a platform for many functions including communication, socialization, advertisement, marketing and information amongst others. It is equally the platform for gossip, celebrity dramas, display of misconception and lots more. In all honesty, these things are very distracting.
Yesterday, the popular Nigerian Actress Nancy Isime was unarguably the talk across the media for advertising a just released movie she featured in. One in which she played a role that has got tongues wagging. In addition to advertising the movie, the Nollywood star debunked a foreseen rumour that she went nude in the movie and enlightened the public that it's her body double.
Netizens took it upon themselves to argue, insult both the actress and those opposing their opinions across the media.
There was a time I used to be like this. I'd do absolutely nothing but be on Facebook and Instagram following celebrity updates and gossip. I'll spend hours arguing with myself and in the end I'll gain absolutely nothing other than a stupid reputation online and burning of data on valueless things.
>**This is why a declutter is necessary.**
It's not a crime to use digital technologies but it's a crime to not use them for something profitable. Digital declutter is simply about letting go of some technologies you do not need. It is about changing your technology-use-habits. Too much of everything is not good. We do not need to be a part of everything. Instagram, Facebook, 2go, Twitter, Telegram, Live chat, WhatsApp….every single platform you're there yet your life is pretty much still going down the drain rather than improving.
If it is important to be on all these platforms then be there. If it is necessary to have all the apps you have in your phone, by all means keep them but if not:
* Take a look at all the things you occupy yourself with. Apps, platforms, activities… take out things you know are not useful to you.
* Freeze some apps when you don't need them.
* Designate specific time frames for your social activities so you can as well focus on other necessary things.
* Once in a while, take a break from the media. Give yourself solitude. This singular act will help you to be focused, think without distractions and make good decisions.
Summarily, new year resolutions have been made. More than 30% of people with these resolutions are derailing already. Make conscious effort to be an exception.
# About The Author
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<sup>I am a witty, adventurous and nicheless writer who loves to sing, take pictures, teach and travel. I am currently an English Education student at the University of Nigeria Nsukka. I am also a young children's teacher who homeschools kids during holidays. I love to share my life experiences through writing with the hope of inspiring as many people as possible on the Hive space.</sup>
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