As we step into the New Year, it is worth adopting a simple but powerful resolution: a digital detox. In a world dominated by mobile phones, tablets and constant online engagement, learning to use technology in moderation can greatly improve our physical health, mental wellbeing and family life.
This resolution is especially important for children, whose attention, sleep and social skills are increasingly affected by excessive screen time. A digital detox does not mean rejecting technology, but using it wisely, setting limits, encouraging offline activities and restoring balance.
A Family-Friendly Resolution
Families can start the New Year by agreeing on a few practical steps:
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Screen-free meal times
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No devices before bedtime
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More time for reading, outdoor play and family conversations
When adults lead by example, children follow naturally.
Karnataka Leading by Example
India, and particularly Karnataka, is showing how digital detox can work on a mass scale. Through government-supported awareness programmes and community-led initiatives, people are being encouraged to reduce unnecessary screen use and focus on healthier daily routines.
In some Karnataka villages, families observe daily screen-free hours, switching off phones and televisions to spend time studying, reading and interacting with each other. These collective efforts highlight how digital discipline can become a shared social responsibility.
A Resolution with Long-Term Impact
As a New Year resolution, digital detox is simple, inclusive and effective. Inspired by India-led initiatives such as those in Karnataka, it offers a positive path towards healthier children, stronger families and more meaningful human connections.
Kerala Link’s New Year Commitment
As part of embracing this New Year resolution, we at Kerala Link have decided to try it ourselves. In the spirit of digital detox and family well-being, Kerala Link will be restricting the sending out of messages between 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm, encouraging our readers to spend this time with family, reading, reflection and meaningful offline interaction.
We invite our readers to join us in this small but thoughtful step — switching off briefly, to reconnect more deeply.
This New Year, let us resolve to be less dependent on screens and more connected to real life.
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