How To Avoid Depending On Technology As An Introvert

The use of technology is no doubt a big plus in any introvert’s life. They can still reap the benefits of socializing, but it’s a way that suits them perfectly. You can communicate without all the common pressures of face-to-face interaction and possibly build even stronger relationships simply because you feel more confident and at ease. Technology also gives introverts limitless access to all the information they could ever want online.

As they are often lost in their thoughts and prefer to solve questions or problems on their own, introverts can completely avoid plucking up the courage to ask someone for help or questions. If they need to answer something, they can look it up on their own. The fact that they have the freedom to do so is invaluable.

No matter how useful technology particularly is for introverts, like anything else, it’s important to ask if it’s too much of a good thing. It can be tempting to switch to a lifestyle entirely dependant on technology and that might cause more harm long-term than good. Here are some strategies you can employ if you feel you’re overly dependant on technology as an introvert.

Follow The Half Rule

It’s not only a good rule to follow for introverts, but anyone that feels like they’re using their gadgets for everything and anything they might need. There’s still a world out there and it’s wonderfully solid. Sometimes you just gotta read a real paperback book. Even if you have every bestseller as an eBook, keep track of how you behave and whether it’s more online than offline. The idea is to even things out and spend at least half your time interacting physically with something and the other half through a device.

If there are certain things that you buy online, try to think of what you need from a brick-and-mortar store and seek those out as well. Don’t fall into a routine of attaining everything from one source: online. If you’re only texting or using online communication to keep in contact with your social circle, spend half the time (if possible), interacting with them more directly. Even an occasional phone call or video chat session can make all the difference when it comes to your dependency on technology.

Leave The Device Behind

If you find yourself pairing every activity or even most of what you do with needing a device, then you should probably try to reduce that need. Think about the activities and if they require any interaction with a device or technology in any way. If you’re exercising, what need does a device meet during that activity? You could feel that you need your device for something like listening to music or streaming a show, but that doesn’t have to be the only way you can work out.

Try working out without the distraction of listening or watching anything. Clear your mind and focus on your body. Doing so will give your mind a break and allow you to be more in tune with what your body can and can’t do. Ensuring that you’re getting the most of your workout.

Have A Backup Plan

It shouldn’t have to take a low signal for you to think about what to do if your phone or computer isn’t working. For every essential need that you need technology, prepare an alternative method that won’t require it. If you use your phone to remember the contact information of everyone you know (which, let’s all admit, we all definitely do), then try to memorize the essential ones that you’ll need in a pinch or if you’ve lost your phone. You don’t want to be left stranded if something does happen to your device and you can’t get a hold of anyone because you don’t know how to reach them.

Make a list of all the reasons you need technology in your life. How many of those reasons are based in habit and convenience? Frequent or constant use of technology does affect us in negative ways and it’s to your benefit to know how you can reduce unnecessary use of technology in your life so you can still live normally and in a healthy way.




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Antoinette Maven

"Antony" Maven is a contributing writer for SimpleHermit.com and identifies as an INFP. She loves to hike with her dog, write poetry, find hidden gems in her small town, and read her nights away.