IS IT TIME FOR A DIGITAL DETOX?
• Turn off notifications. Constant notifications can be incredibly distracting, so silencing them allows us to focus more on our surroundings. • Disconnect before bedtime. Turn off all electronics an hour before you go to sleep to relax your body and mind.
When you need a break from your busy life, you probably look at your cellphone. And when you need a break from your cellphone, you might watch TV or browse social media on your other devices. This cycle of never-ending screens can be taxing on your mental health. Everyone hits their breaking point at a different time, and you may not even realize when you’ve reached your limit. If you find yourself getting angry or upset at posted content, consistently comparing yourself to others, or feeling depressed, it may be time for a digital detox.
Another benefit is that you’ll feel less stressed, especially if you compare yourself to others on social media or get lost in negative news cycles.
But what is a digital detox? It’s taking a break from electronic devices, such as your cellphone or tablet mindlessly scrolling through social media or news stories.
Perhaps the most notable benefit of a digital detox is reclaiming your own time. Checking your cellphone and scrolling through social media can quickly become a subconscious habit. Before you know it, an hour or two has passed. Even watching television can take up huge chunks of your day. With a digital detox, you get that time back, and you can reallocate it to healthier activities.
Now that you know what it is, how can you detox yourself?
• Schedule a break from your devices. Even if it’s just for a half-hour, use the time to do other activities, such as exercise, household chores, or even gardening.
If you feel like you need a break from your electronic devices, take one. It could lead to a healthier and happier life.
ACCORDING TO OUR ELO TEAM! THE BEST INVENTIONS SINCE SLICED BREAD
America is a country of invention — so it’s no surprise the U.S. patent office first opened its doors all the way back on July 31, 1790. Thanks to that office, American inventors can protect the weird, wacky, and wonderful things they create. To celebrate the patent office’s anniversary, we asked our team what their all- time favorite invention is and why they love it. Even Melissa chimed in! ASHLEY GRAY-ZIBA ATTORNEY The best invention since sliced bread is the airplane. I love traveling and flying to new places to learn and experience different cultures. I cannot imagine driving and/or having to take a boat to get to some places. ANDREA WHITTAM INTAKE SPECIALIST/LEGAL ASSISTANT Summing up 232 years is not an easy task! There are so many inventions that could top my list such as the personal computer vs. typewriter (by which I typed my first Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals brief) but that's so obvious, it's up there with GPS and cellphones and watches you can make calls on! Upon reflection, my favorite innovation has to be the way we can access music.
I've always enjoyed music and would buy albums, then 8-track tapes, then cassettes, then finally CDs. Now you can get songs or entire collections of your favorite music with such ease, and less cost. I also love the added bonus of being able to listen to a book on tape for those times I can't sit down and read.
JESSICA MAZA RECEPTIONIST
My answer to the question would have to be: The airplane! It's incredible that in a matter of hours you can be across the globe. I love to travel and learn about new cultures … it would be a pretty hard task (although not impossible) to do so without flying. MELISSA EMERY FOUNDER/ATTORNEY I’d have to pick the wheel! Without it, we wouldn’t be able to go places like we do, or have the civilization we have right now. My team and I also wouldn’t have jobs if we didn't have wheels, because people wouldn’t be out there driving cars.
What’s your favorite invention? Send us a message with your answer on Facebook (Facebook.com/EmeryLawOffice ). Your note might just make a future newsletter!
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