As I write, I'm sitting in front of a computer with two email accounts open, three social media tabs open, headphones in, listening to music and – of course – my smartphone readily available next to me.在撰写本文时，我正坐在一台计算机前，其中打开了两个电子邮件帐户，打开了三个社交媒体选项卡，耳机入内，听音乐，当然还有我旁边的智能手机。 Sound familiar?听起来有点熟？

While it may seem beneficial to always be available, being at everyone's beck and call or being aware of everyone else's life can take a toll on your happiness.虽然随时随地看似有益，但随便别人打招呼或了解别人的生活可能会损害您的幸福。 People are beginning to see and feel the negative effects of always being connected and they are starting to take a more balanced approach to screen time.人们开始看到并感受到始终保持联系的负面影响，并且他们开始采取更加平衡的方式来安排屏幕时间。 Here are some reasons why you might want to consider the same – your mental health will thank you!这是您可能要考虑相同的一些原因-您的心理健康会感谢您！

重新连接您周围的小事-在现实生活中！

Constantly looking down at a screen means missing out on what's going on in front of you.不断地向下看屏幕意味着错过了眼前的一切。 Next time you're walking to a store or sitting in a waiting room, put your phone away.下次您步行去商店或坐在等候室时，请将手机放好。 Be aware of your surroundings;注意你的周围环境; find happiness in the little things.在小事情上找到幸福。 You may be surprised to realize how wonderful the world really is.您可能会惊讶地发现世界真的如此美好。

建立界限

Many people believe that monitoring work emails, even at home, makes you more productive, but the opposite may be true.许多人认为，即使在家里，也可以监视工作电子邮件，从而提高工作效率，但事实恰恰相反。 Unplugging after work allows the brain to relax and recover from a busy day.下班后拔掉电源可使大脑放松并从忙碌的一天中恢复。 It helps to take a step back and rest up.这有助于退后一步，休息一下。 When it's time to go home, resist the temptation to check email.是时候回家了，抵制检查电子邮件的诱惑。 There may be special projects/situations that require your attention after normal hours, but it shouldn't be habitual.正常工作时间后，可能会有一些特殊的项目/情况需要您的注意，但是这不是习惯性的。

在场亲人

It may be easy to think staying connected helps to stay in touch with people, but in fact, the opposite is true.容易想到保持联系有助于与人保持联系，但实际上，事实恰恰相反。 With faces constantly looking down, we are missing out on connecting to our loved ones right in front of us.随着面孔不断往下看，我们错过了与亲人联系的机会。 While my two-year-old cries, “Look, momma, look!”我两岁的孩子哭着说：“看，妈妈，看！” to show me how she jumps, do I告诉我她如何跳跃，我 真 need to be checking Instagram?需要检查Instagram吗？ Wouldn't it be better (for both of us), if I was actually paying attention and was playing with her?如果我实际上正在注意并与她一起玩，对我们俩来说会更好吗？ Isn't that what makes me happy?那不是让我高兴吗？

Changing these behaviors can help us be better friends and family members by truly being there for our loved ones;改变这些行为，可以真正地为我们所爱的人在那里，从而帮助我们成为更好的朋友和家人； be better employees by giving us the opportunity to let our mind (and eyes) rest, refocus and refresh;通过让我们有机会让我们的思想（和眼睛）休息，重新专注和刷新，成为更好的员工； and be better individuals as we are more in touch with what is happening around us, often bringing a sense of calm.成为更好的人，因为我们与周围发生的事情有更多的联系，通常会带来一种镇定的感觉。

以下是一些提示，可帮助您拔出电源：

1. （或者，如果您需要在早晨报警，则将其置于飞行模式。）
2. Take off intrusive and time-wasting apps on your phone (looking at you, Facebook).移除手机上耗费时间的侵入性应用程序（在Facebook上看着您）。 If that's too much, turn off the push notifications in your settings.如果太多，请在您的设置中关闭推送通知。
3. （听起来很恐怖，对吧？我尝试过；它实际上很棒。）
4. Read something tangible.阅读有形的东西。 Pick up a real book with real pages instead of opting for the onscreen version.选择具有真实页面的真实书籍，而不是选择屏幕版本。

Unplugging can bring improvements to your mental health.拔下电源可以改善您的心理健康。 It can make you more focused, calmer and even happier.它可以使您更专注，更镇定甚至更快乐。 And in today's fast-paced world, who couldn't afford to feel a little more like that?在当今快节奏的世界中，谁又负担不起更多这样的感觉？

香农·格什 is the Director of Wellness Services for Jefferson Center and is also a Certified Mayo Clinic Wellness Coach.是杰斐逊中心健康服务总监，还是梅奥诊所健康认证教练。 She earned her MS from the University of Denver in Strategic Health Communications/Behavior Change.她获得了丹佛大学战略健康交流/行为改变专业的硕士学位。 She has nearly 10 years of experience in the communication world and nearly three in parenting … which clearly makes her an expert there.她在交流领域拥有近XNUMX年的经验，在育儿方面拥有近XNUMX年的经验……这显然使她成为该领域的专家。 To stay sane, she runs around Sloan's Lake, hikes with her daughter, enjoys outdoor concerts and reads nerdy books.为了保持理智，她在斯隆（Sloan）的湖边奔跑，与女儿一起远足，享受户外音乐会并阅读书呆子。