# Experts Explain Why Unplugging From Tech Really Is That Good For You

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/experts-explain-why-unplugging-from-tech-really-is-that-good-for-you/
- Published: 2020-08-02T09:00:12-05:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Photo: Seb Oliver/Image Source/Getty Images. Article by Marissa Higgins and JR Thorpe. When was the last time your phone was further than a two-foot radius from your body? (And no, that time you lost it between the couch cushions doesn’t count.) Whether you’re texting a frenemy back, frantically refreshing your email, or keeping Netflix on in the background while you cook dinner, you’re probably surrounded by screens no matter where you look. You’ve probably heard plenty about the benefits of unplugging from technology but thought, “In this economy? OK, boomer.” But it’s very, very worth it to give those benefits a second chance — for your mental health, your sleep, your eyes, and more. […] Click here to view original web page at www.bustle.com Curated by Theresa Wysocki See Full Bio