If you spend time in front of a screen, your eyes might need a little extra TLC. Here’s an easy practice you can do right at your desk.
If you’re like millions of people around the world, you likely spend at least part of your day in front of a screen—whether that’s at work, on your phone, at home, or with friends. Here’s what you can do to reduce eyestrain and protect your vision.
A useful digital wellness practice is to recognize signs of tech fatigue:
- Eyes feeling dry or strained
- Headaches creeping in
- A vague sense of restlessness or irritability
- That odd, disoriented feeling when you finally look up from your screen
Use the 20-20-20 practice to protect your eyes and refocus your mind: Every 20 minutes, look at something at least 20 feet away (out a window is best) for at least 20 seconds and take some deep breaths.
Your eyes will thank you, and so will your nervous system!
You can learn more from Kerry Crofton and her programs to promote digital wellness at www.DigitalWellnessPrograms.com