Taking care of yourself is tough in a busy and sleepless digital world. Especially if you have a desk job, it can seem that technology conspires to keep you tired and sedentary. The solution is to find consumer technology that helps you live a healthier life while having fun. Consider how these products can improve wellness.
Get your beauty sleep
Too often, busy people treat sleep as a luxury to indulge in once everything else is finished. Further, research shows that long hours at a computer screen can interfere with falling asleep. Powering down an hour before bed only helps if you actually go to bed at a reasonable time and get the number of hours you need. Keep your sleep schedule on track with SleepBot, a free app for Android. Tell SleepBot when you turn in and when you wake up. The app will automatically silence your phone so an incoming text doesn’t awaken you. The SleepBot Web site lets you analyze your sleep habits, make updates and share your results. You may be surprised at how a little feedback can help improve sleep quality. Using SleepBot trains you to take your sleep seriously so you get the most out of every day.
Train with a tech buddy
Exercise is more fun when you work out with a buddy.
Enjoy a healthy environment
Wellness also depends on a healthy environment. Being a digital consumer lowers the carbon footprint and reduces use of potentially toxic or allergenic materials. Smartphones and tablets deliver media in a format that saves paper, ink and plastic. They also consolidate functions so that you can own less stuff while enjoying more features. A smartphone can manage your calendar, play music and video, and take great pictures. Not so long ago, you might have carried a planner, camera and iPod. Fewer gadgets mean less consumption, which is good for the psyche and the planet. Today’s digital devices are also highly customizable with hundreds of options and apps that let you design your own experience. You save money and time and use only what you need. This translates to a higher daily quality of life.
Whether you love tech gadgets or would rather garden, consumer technology has tools than can help you live better. Find a few that help you get back to healthy basics and maximize each day.
– Derek is an active blogger for IBDNA, a uk dna testing company. He blogs regularly about Men’s health, science, and healthy living.