How To Reduce Screen Time Before Bed : In today’s busy life, if there is one thing that is helping us the most in every work, then it is the facility of internet. Whether we want to get the office work done quickly, need guidance in parenting, make the right diet plan or need entertainment, the internet has become our main support. But it is also important to know that As long as this support is making your work easier, it is fine; But if this starts paralyzing you mentally or snatches away the peace of your day and night, then it becomes mandatory to ‘reset’ your routine and habits.

In fact, in today’s era of 5G speed, we may be away from our loved ones, but we are closest to our smartphones. From the time we open our eyes in the morning till we sleep at night, our fingers just keep scrolling on the screen. But have you ever noticed that this ‘smart’ phone is becoming the biggest enemy of our mental peace? To deal with these problems, a new lifestyle trend is becoming increasingly viral these days, which has been named – ‘Digital Sunset’. Let us know what is this trend and why everyone wants to try it today.

What is ‘Digital Sunset’?
As soon as the sun sets, nature begins to calm down and animals come into resting mode. The concept of ‘Digital Sunset’ is also based on this. This simply means – completely switching off all your digital devices (like smartphones, laptops, TVs and tablets) at least 1 to 2 hours before sleeping. It is not just switching off the phone, but a process of taking your brain to ‘off’ mode.

Why are people adopting it?

Healthline experts believe that the blue light emitted from our smartphones stops the production of a hormone called ‘melatonin’ in our brain. This is the same hormone that helps us sleep peacefully.

Key benefits of following Digital Sunset:
1.Deep and sound sleep: When you are away from the screen, your brain naturally starts getting tired and you get deep sleep without any interruption.

2.Reduction in stress and anxiety: Seeing others’ ‘perfect life’ on social media and constantly getting news updates creates mental stress. Digital sunset eliminates this pressure.

3.Improving concentration: Due to sleeping peacefully at night, your efficiency and focus increases by 40% the next day.

4. Strength in relationships: People are spending quality time with their families and partners by leaving their phones, which is improving their relationships.

How to follow ‘Digital Sunset’?
If you want to try it too, get started with these easy steps:

• Set curfew time: If you sleep at 11 pm, then set a ‘digital curfew’ time of 9:30 or 10 pm.
• Place the phone in another room: Do not keep the phone near your bed. Try keeping it in another room or at a charging station.
• Buy Analog Alarm Clock: The biggest excuse for keeping the phone close is ‘alarm’. Buy an old analog clock so you don’t have to touch your phone to wake up in the morning.
• Take up a different hobby: Instead of a screen, read a book, write a diary, meditate or just sit quietly and listen to music.

Digital sunset is not a hard rule, but a method of self-care. Initially you may feel a little awkward and have the urge to check your phone frequently (called ‘nomophobia’), but within 3 to 4 days you will notice a huge change in your mental peace.