Today, May 17, is World Internet Day.
Internet Day was first celebrated on October 25, 2005, promoted by the Internet Users Association of Spain as a networked project of society, by society, and for society, with the aim of raising awareness of the possibilities of new technologies to improve quality of life. Various Spanish associations joined the initiative, seeing value in sharing on a specific date what each one does to bring the Information Society (IS) closer to all citizens.
It is celebrated in Spain and in several Latin American countries (Mexico, Peru, Chile, Paraguay, Argentina, Spain, Colombia, Uruguay, Ecuador, El Salvador, Bolivia, Venezuela, and the Dominican Republic).
Around this date, various activities and events are held worldwide to promote the benefits and responsible use of the Internet among all groups.
This year takes on special significance, as many professionals and users are questioning what limits should be set in this space.
Today I want to talk to you about Digital Stress and how to avoid it:
🧠 1. Become aware of your digital usage
Do a self-assessment: how many hours a day do you spend in front of screens?
Use apps that provide screen time reports (such as Screen Time on iOS or Digital Wellbeing on Android).
⏰ 2. Set time boundaries to disconnect
Define screen-free moments during the day (for example, 1 hour after waking up and 1 hour before going to sleep).
Use alarms to remind you to take digital breaks.
🧘♀️ 3. Practice mindful breaks
Apply the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet (6 meters) away for 20 seconds.
Take active breaks: stretch your body or walk for a few minutes away from the computer.
📵 4. Digital declutter
Mute unnecessary notifications.
Reorganize your apps: remove those you don’t use or that cause distraction.
Keep a tidy digital environment: fewer open tabs, clean desktop, archived emails.
🤝 5. Revalue human connection
Replace some digital interactions with phone calls or face-to-face meetings.
Set “no phone” moments during meals, meetings, or walks.
🌿 6. Reconnect with offline activities
Read physical books, draw, write by hand, cook, exercise, or meditate.
These activities help balance your nervous system and reduce digital overload.
💡 7. Be selective with information
Limit news or social media consumption to specific moments of the day.
Follow only accounts that inspire you or provide value.
🔌 8. Create your “disconnection zone”
Have a space at home free of technology (for example, the bedroom).
Use boxes or drawers to store your phone at night.
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