Disconnect to Reconnect: Finding Balance to Reclaim Well-being

By Wasie Teshome

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Is our constant connection to the digital world truly serving us? Are we sacrificing our overall well-being and meaningful relationships for the sake of staying plugged in 24/7? Have you ever noticed yourself and others gathered together and everyone is sat in silence, engaged in their individual mobile screens? Or maybe you have been on a train journey and observed everyone is gazing at the latest social media trend rather than talking to the person next to them?

The answer is often yes, but it doesn't have to be this way. It's time to "Disconnect to Reconnect"

Though technology can be a real gift, it can also lead to disconnection from yourself, friends, family around and nature as a whole that are often neglected in this digital age; such as listening to the laughter of children, noticing birds of prey elegantly twist and turn in the wind or even hearing kind words that can stay with you for life.

How balanced is your life? Are your digital and real life activities balanced? How do we strike a balance between staying connected and taking time for ourselves?

As we progress in the digital age, we face obstacles that threaten our health and well-being. But don't worry, in this book you will find valuable strategies to overcome those challenges and establish lasting equilibrium, which is the key to regaining control of your life and discovering the power of balance.

Delve into the pages of this book and uncover and find the necessary balance in your digital relationships, building more authentic and meaningful connections. This is the best book you will ever read. This book will show you how to increase your happiness, health, and connection with a few simple steps. It also covers the tools, techniques and practical steps to improve your connection with nature, yourself, friends, and family.

Let us strive for a balanced existence, where we appreciate the wonders of the digital age while remaining grounded in the beauty and authenticity of the physical world. By finding harmony between these two realms, we can continue to cultivate a fulfilling and enriched life.

Don't waste any more time, take charge of your digital life, and find the desired balance and you will discover the keys to living in harmony with technology and fully enjoying every moment.

So, let's embrace the power of "Disconnect to Reconnect" and find the balance that allows us to thrive in both the digital and offline worlds.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Publishdrive
• Release date: Feb 12, 2024

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WHY READING THIS BOOK

Have you ever noticed yourself and others gathered together and everyone is sat in silence, engaged in their individual mobile screens? Or maybe you have been on a train journey and observed everyone is gazing at the latest social media trend rather than talking to the person next to them?

Though technology can be a real gift, it can also lead to disconnection from yourself, friends, family around and nature as a whole that are often neglected in this digital age; such as listening to the laughter of children, noticing birds of prey elegantly twist and turn in the wind or even hearing kind words that can stay with you for life.

How balanced is your life? Are your digital and real life activities balanced? How do we strike a balance between staying connected and taking time for ourselves?

As we progress in the digital age, we face obstacles that threaten our health and well-being. But don't worry, in this book you will find valuable strategies to overcome those challenges and establish lasting equilibrium, which is the key to regaining control of your life and discovering the power of balance.

Delve into the pages of this book and uncover and find the necessary balance in your digital relationships, building more authentic and meaningful connections. This is the best book you will ever read.

Let us strive for a balanced existence, where we appreciate the wonders of the digital age while remaining grounded in the beauty and authenticity of the physical world. By finding harmony between these two realms, we can continue to cultivate a fulfilling and enriched life.

Don't waste any more time, take charge of your digital life, and find the desired balance and you will discover the keys to living in harmony with technology and fully enjoying every moment.

REASON FOR WRITING THIS BOOK

Something got me thinking recently – I was out in the Sinai desert on a chilly night, wearing two down jackets and still cold. My tour guides were huddled around the crackling fire, dressed in thin cotton dresses and cheap Chinese jackets. They didn’t appear to be cold despite their lack of quality clothing. This got me thinking about human resilience, or rather, lack of. Our Western lives have become ridiculously complicated and we are increasingly detached from our fundamental senses of sight, smell, touch and feel. Technology and creature comforts have improved our lives – turning us into soft cupcakes – and also led to a profound shift in our relationship with the physical world. Our diminished human resilience is a consequence of comfort and disconnection. We need to reclaim a balanced, sensory rich existence. We need to harden up. Permit me to have a rant.

It is for the express purpose of answering and clarifying the above questions and many others of a similar nature that motivated me to write this book. You will find that the language of this book is that used in your daily papers, current periodicals, in your business offices, in your home and in your daily workshop. I urge you to read this book and apply the techniques outlined therein; and as you do.

One of the Universal Laws of Success is the Law of Service and it says:

Your rewards in life will be in direct proportion to the value of your service to others. The more you work, study, and develop your ability to contribute more to the lives and well-being of others, the better life you will have in all areas.

True happiness and fulfillment come when you feel that you are making a valuable contribution to your world. @BrianTracy 

CONTENTS

Introduction

1.The Need to Disconnect to Reconnect

2. Why Disconnecting Matters

3. The Power of Disconnecting

4. How to Disconnect from Technology

5. How to Overcome Disconnecting Challenges

6.The Power of Reconnecting

7. How to Reconnect with Nature

8. The Power of Balance

9. Success Stories

10. Key Take-Aways

References

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Other Books by the Author

INTRODUCTION

Have you ever thought that being constantly connected and plugged in harmful for your well-being and mental health? Is your Real World, RW and Virtual World, VW activities time are balanced? Do you struggle with finding the right balance between screen time and family connection?

As we progress in the digital age, we face obstacles that threaten our health and well-being. But don't worry, here you will find valuable strategies to overcome those challenges and establish lasting equilibrium, which is the key to regaining control of your life and discovering the power of balance.

Delve into the pages of this book and uncover how balancing the digital and real world can revolutionize your life. You will learn to find the necessary balance in your digital relationships, building more authentic and meaningful connections. Additionally, you will discover how to apply the key tools, techniques and methods in your work environment, maximizing your productivity and well-being.

Don't waste any more time, take charge of your digital life, and find the desired balance. In f you will discover the keys to living in harmony with technology and fully enjoying every moment.

Balance, balance, balance, that word that will repeat in your mind and guide you towards a more fulfilling life.

In a world where everyone is constantly connected through technology, it’s easy to forget the simple pleasures of being present and reconnecting to nature.

So, keep reading to learn the secrets of disconnect to reconnect to reclaim a balanced enriched, healthier and happier life.

Don't miss out on it!

CHAPTER 1

THE NEED TO DISCONNECT TO RECONNECT

In a world where screens and notifications demand our attention, disconnecting might seem counterintuitive. However, it's precisely during these moments of unplugging that we can truly reconnect with ourselves and the world around us. Step away from the digital noise time to time and spare time to reconnect with yourself.

Something got me thinking recently – I was out in the Sinai desert on a chilly night, wearing two down jackets and still cold. My touring guides were huddled around the crackling fire, dressed in thin cotton dresses and cheap Chinese jackets. They didn’t appear to be cold despite their lack of quality clothing. This got me thinking about human resilience, or rather, lack of. Our Western lives have become ridiculously complicated and we are increasingly detached from our fundamental senses of sight, smell, touch and feel. Technology and creature comforts have improved our lives – turning us into soft cupcakes – and also led to a profound shift in our relationship with the physical world. Our diminished human resilience is a consequence of comfort and disconnection. We need to reclaim a balanced, sensory rich existence. We need to harden up. Permit me to have a rant.

FEEL

Improved warm clothing, insulated homes, gadgets like flashlights, and reliance on digital apps shield us from the elements and has led to a weakened connection with nature and our very beings. We have become worryingly reliant on fast-paced technology to tell us what to do and how to feel – watches telling us when to move, how many steps we took etc – when all you need to know is how tired you feel after a good walk – by observing your own body. If we get cold, we layer up or turn the heating up, when a little bit of suffering to let our bodies do their natural thing of coping would help our cold resistance.

VISION

Our bodies are no longer dictated by the circadian rhythm, the 24-hour internal clock in our brain that regulates cycles of alertness and sleepiness by responding to light changes in our environment. Instead of being solar-powered like other animals, we have lights to keep us up. These lights in turn affect our night vision, which we seldom have to rely on as we have headlamps and torches. And to get off track slightly, not only do all the lights affect us, they also affect migrating birds that navigate at night and insects that pollinate at night, like moths. We are losing our night sky to light pollution – some places are now trying to save it with International Dark Sky Reserves.

SMELL

Our sense of smell has been impacted by air purifiers, fragrances and air conditioning and disconnected from the natural scents that once enveloped our lives. We smother our homes, gardens and bodies with artificial smells and chemicals and don’t bat an eyelid about it. We breathe these chemicals in, and then wonder why there is so much cancer in society.