Did you know that the first Friday of March every year is known as the National Day of Uplugging? I didn’t and I think it is an excellent idea!
The day was established in 2003 by Reboot, a Jewish nonprofit organization, to encourage people to turn off their electronic devices for 24 hours and spend time truly connecting with others. What are some of the benefits of unplugging? There are many, including reducing stress, resting your eyes, boosting productivity, sleeping better, building better relationships, and improving physical and mental health.
There are so many things that you and your family can do. Try, first of all, spending Saturday, instead of Friday unplugging, as Friday is a typical work and school day and it will be more difficult to “unplug” on that day. And, even consider making it a weekend commitment for two days instead of one. Before you start, be sure to prepare for the day. Let your relatives and friends know that this is what you and your children will be doing. Preparing yourself and your children is very important so that there is less conflict, and everyone knows what is expected.
Plan a variety of activities for the family. Remember that the goal is to connect and spend time together. Make this a truly successful “unplugging” event so that at the end of the day, you and your children will have wonderful, loving memories.
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