{"id":2859,"date":"2024-03-14T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-14T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/digital-capabilities\/?p=2859"},"modified":"2024-03-06T11:22:40","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T11:22:40","slug":"prioritise-your-digital-wellbeing-on-university-mental-health-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/digital-capabilities\/2024\/03\/14\/prioritise-your-digital-wellbeing-on-university-mental-health-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Prioritise your digital wellbeing on University Mental Health Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>Blogpost by Sioned Llywelyn (Digital Skills Lead)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In today&#8217;s age, most of us rely heavily on technology. While the digital world offers endless possibilities and conveniences, it&#8217;s crucial to remain mindful of its potential impacts on our digital wellbeing. As today is <strong>University Mental Health Day<\/strong>, it&#8217;s a perfect day to share with you a selection of tips and resources to help you achieve a healthier relationship with technology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/digital-capabilities\/files\/2024\/03\/Digital-Wellbeing_24.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:520px\" aria-label=\"Embed of Digital-Wellbeing_24.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-581827c8-1f0b-4e1e-9b1d-4236f12a960e\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/digital-capabilities\/files\/2024\/03\/Digital-Wellbeing_24.pdf\">Digital-Wellbeing_24<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/digital-capabilities\/files\/2024\/03\/Digital-Wellbeing_24.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-581827c8-1f0b-4e1e-9b1d-4236f12a960e\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>We&#8217;d love to hear from you! What strategies or resources do you find most helpful in maintaining a healthy relationship with technology? <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-contact-form is-layout-flex wp-container-jetpack-contact-form-is-layout-faa3ad1c wp-block-jetpack-contact-form-is-layout-flex\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/digital-capabilities\/2024\/03\/14\/prioritise-your-digital-wellbeing-on-university-mental-health-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Submit a form.<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Text only:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Digital Wellbeing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Digital wellbeing is all about finding a healthy balance between the benefits and drawbacks of technology. How can I improve my own digital wellbeing?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Alter your settings to limit your scrolling time on Instagram (<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/digital-capabilities\/2023\/10\/24\/digitip-8-limit-your-scrolling-time-on-instagram-%f0%9f%a4%b3\/\">Read more<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use Finch, a selfcare app to help you set realistic wellness goals throughout the day (<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/digital-capabilities\/2023\/11\/14\/digitip-11-introducing-the-self-care-app-finch-%f0%9f%90%a5\/\">Read more<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch short digital wellbeing courses from LinkedIn Learning (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/learning\/collections\/enterprise\/1~AAAAAAZosxo=480030?shareId=527ba82e-83c4-4ec2-a639-d8a70855ca92&amp;accountId=107524890&amp;u=107524890&amp;success=true&amp;authUUID=r4%2BrkWHUQFW4JirMYu8HFg%3D%3D\">Students<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/learning\/collections\/enterprise\/1~AAAAAAZosxo=1369089?shareId=54eb1c7b-4696-47eb-9fc9-b689d3949270&amp;accountId=107524890&amp;u=107524890&amp;success=true&amp;authUUID=L%2B9le0EJSr%2BLts3c9HVUjg%3D%3D\">Staff<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use task management tools, such as Microsoft To Do or Microsoft Planner to reduce stress while working (<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/digital-capabilities\/2023\/11\/22\/mastering-your-schedule-a-students-guide-to-time-management-tools-%e2%8c%9a\/\">Read more<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce eyestrain whilst using different devices by: Following the 20-20-20 rule; Using blue light filters; Enabling dark mode (<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/digital-capabilities\/2023\/12\/07\/eyes-on-the-prize-a-students-guide-to-defeating-computer-eyestrain-%f0%9f%91%81\/\">Read more<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimise distractions from your devices: Disable notifications; Remove unused apps; Enable Do-Not-Disturb overnight; Keep your phone out of sight and out of mind! <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make the most of technology to track your fitness goals<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Digital Skills Team (<a href=\"mailto:digi@aber.ac.uk\">digi@aber.ac.uk<\/a>) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Blogpost by Sioned Llywelyn (Digital Skills Lead) In today&#8217;s age, most of us rely heavily on technology. 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