Going 'off grid' is a luxury few can afford.
, Oakland-based artist and educator Jenny Odell’s multidisciplinary manifesto of resistance. Both books consist of holistic recommendations to reclaim our time and attention from systemic forces that seek to capitalise on them, ranging from mass-deleting apps on our phones to even observing birds in their natural habitat.
The notion that the world continues to turn without us can be hard to stomach, and having to catch up on everything we missed upon our return could be more nauseating compared to witnessing them live. Yen Noche, a 21-year-old communication research student based in the Philippines, attempted to take a social media hiatus twice and failed both times due to her social obligations to her friends and co-workers.
Given the effort it requires to fully disconnect, it’s unsurprising that of us resort to bandaid solutions such as app blockers or accountability buddies instead. And it’s not our fault either. Those who think so, and continue to impose that digital detoxes are just a matter of discipline, are tone-deaf and out of touch.
Dr. Miller goes on to identify two key reframing techniques: “Knowing the purpose of social media in your life allows you to set expectations and guidelines with how you use it. Regardless of the relationship you identify with each platform, there should be boundaries that allow you to keep your usage healthy and beneficial. Be very specific in what you engage in and don’t be afraid to block any energy that does not support your purpose for being there.
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