Digital Wellness is:

• Pursuing an intentional and healthy relationship with technology in the workplace and personal life

• The ability to ensure that your use of digital technologies has a positive impact on your well-being

Methods to Improve Digital Wellness:

• Ask yourself:

  • Do I spend more time on them than intended?​

  • Do they distract me from focusing on the tasks that matter?

  • Do I feel insecure after seeing other people's posts on social media?

  • Do I feel anxious if I am not up to date with everything that contacts post social media?

  • Do I find it hard to disconnect from checking digital devices outside office hours?

  • Do I feel that I lose out on real-life (as opposed to digital) social interaction because I spend so much time using digital technologies?

• Use time management techniques​

  • Set specific times to check email and social media​

• Manage notifications and clean accounts​

  • Don't auto-enroll for push notifications​

  • Consider removing friends you do not need on socials

  • Set notifications for people that you are directly connected with

• Tech-free sleep routine​

  • Schedule a no tech time and disconnect from all digital devices prior to sleeping​

• Prioritize interpersonal relationships​

  • Focus on active listening when with family and friends, turn of notifications​

• Find non-digital creative outlets​

Howard Digital Wellness Resources:

• Burr Gymnasium

• Engage