No tech, no talking: Can I survive a three-day digital detox? | CNBC Reports

What is it like to fast for three days without any technology or devices? CNBC’s Uptin Saiidi took on the challenge, as he goes on a quest to learn more about tech addiction and the billion dollar mindfulness industry hoping to combat it.
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[@North_Indian_]

I tried and this really helped, I kept my phone down for 3 seconds before commenting this

[@SalilShah]

Try to only charge your phone once every two days. You will automatically reduce your usage to conserve battery. Works great for me.

[@CNBCi]

Smart

[@WorldOfVarunApoorva]

Good. But why to spend money on buying smartphone then?

[@bikersingh4362]

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[@majestiiic]

0:01 I'm FILMING and eating lunch without any technology..😂

[@thaminduKavinda]

😂

[@guardians76]

I went to China for two weeks and decided not to buy a VPN like many people do to keep connected to things outside of the firewall. It was a struggle not being able to access and keep in touch with apps and websites that I'm used to frequenting on a daily basis, but during the trip I felt a certain sense of freedom because I didn't get the constant notifications I used to get ,and got to really enjoy what I saw around me and the people I was with without the pressure of having to post selfies. I felt a lot happier than having before when you would be subconsciously comparing yourself to other people's lives on social media. Since coming back to my country, I've stopped the habit of endless scrolling, and rarely feel the need to post updates on social media. Ive become a lot more productive and learned the importance of connecting in person or over a phone call

[@hannaboba7965]

Sometimes when I’m waiting for my friend at a restaurant or sitting in an Uber, I intentionally do not use my phone and just look around

[@fightermma]

Whenever I use my phone less and also give up my sugar/junk food addictions I start getting a flood of memories from the past. Some traumatic ones and there are some good ones.
Any advice?

[@AndrewLupin86]

I quit facebook many years ago and recently instagram as well, just twitter survived for me so far. I use it as rss news.

[@myimmortal2238]

Youth nowadays carry their phone all the time. I’ve seen it and it all over again everywhere i go. Sometimes, it breaks my heart to see them like that.

[@tuulipop]

As a 19 year old it breaks my heart too but more and more of us are realising how its affecting us💕

[@Sakura-zu4rz]

I see the need for constant contact with my phones as a type of addiction that requires my detox SNS. If I spend too much time on my phone, obsessively checking the internet, social media, mail, or messages, it makes my feel bad…these things kind of message releases dopamine into my brains, making me feel not bad, and want more….But I sure feel better when the person I am with looks at me instead of their phone…️

[@XOPOIIIO]

I never had a smartphone in my life.

[@justteresiah]

one week without a smartphone and I have never been more productive. Don't get one

[@eytche9066]

@@justteresiah I mean smartphones are valuable for communication especially for emergency purposes so it’s still recommended. It all comes down to the person whether they use their phone excessively or not. Discipline is key.

[@somedayitsgonnamakesense]

if i will put down my phone, CNBC will lose views for sure!

[@hariishr]

Try Vipassana meditation 10 days course,
No communication, Nobel silence, just meditation n rest. A different experience.
No fee, u can donate as per ur capability. Centers across globe

[@fastrabbit87]

First world problems.😭

[@harshhgupta7209]

Look Foward Cold War is over dude

[@Genesismw]

Mimimi...

[@Martinmarshallmargella]

What ? Every country has mobile phone for sure

[@carberi50]

You should have tried detox while living in city life. That way you can interact with the people and then conclude whether we can live like primate or not.
You just normally get frustrated by taking a detox like that without talking, my mother did that and now she is determined to never to do such stupid thing again.

[@VenkateshSubramanian2407]

Living without technology for 3 days was completely fine. But what did stop you to have a shower? For all the 3 days you are in the same attire..!
Something smelly.. 😂

[@danshalom]

For me try and make effort not to use technology while commuting other than music , when with friends and family call out people to put there phones in airplane mode to enjoy the time together sns be in the moment , inform whoever you want before that you will be off the grid for few hours .

[@lucansanchez5129]

I seam like the habit is focusing on actual habits. you will always have a habit if you facus on habits. Habit is derogatory. Based on judgment. Science of literature.

[@nehamalhotra100]

It's free in India

[@beardedentity]

Too smelly without the toilets

[@thinkabout288]

WELL DONE gotta go my phone is ringing

[@JiadTV]

Indonesia 😍😍

[@nehamalhotra100]

It's an Indian concept - vipasna

[@Hollyweed1]

You needed a week at least

[@oghuvwublessing705]

Money, honour, fame, busineses and romance will not go with you after this life on earth. Seeking JESUS CHRIST is the only everlasting thing. Holiness endures into the afterlife.

[@ArunVutnoori]

U said no technology, then about camera used in detox centre? 😜😂😂

[@AlbertoChain]

Jajaja, my screen time, average 5 hours a day. I do not have a Facebook account, nor twitter. Most consumption are Tetris, TH-cam, and WhatsApp for work purposes. I need a detox from it.

[@supreme_alan]

thank god i haven't gone crazy yet !

[@kenyup5424]

I would be dead if I have life of degital detox even 1 day

[@abhijitvmehta]

Try vipassna , you cannot talk for ten days

[@Adhyatmika_Yatra]

👍

[@Martinmarshallmargella]

I cann’t for sure hahaha

[@jeemain9071]

🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@BuddyMovies]

Small TH-camrs like me
Let's help each other out🔥💯

[@silverman824]

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