Many of these issues are likely to have increased since remote working became much more widespread following the pandemic.
We foundthat being more confident and mindful when using technology could help protect the health of digital workers.
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Mindfulness isa techniqueto develop a nonjudgmental awareness of ones feelings, thoughts, and surroundings in the present moment.
Becoming aware of habitual reactions in this way can help us respond in a calmer, more effective manner.
Those with higher levels of mindfulness tended to be less overwhelmed by technology.
Overall, workers who were more confident with technology experienced less anxiety.
And those who were more mindful appeared better protected from the negative aspects of digital working.
They were also better equipped to change their digital habits for the better.
These changes involved setting boundaries by implementing rules for how and when to engage in the digital workplace.
Otherwise, they risk workers suffering further negative effects.
Conducting this research made our team think about our own digital practices and identify areas for change.
