healthy technology use
[ˈhɛlθi tɛkˈnɑlədʒi juːs]
noun phrase
uso saudável de tecnologia
1. The balanced and mindful consumption of digital devices and online platforms that prioritizes mental health, physical wellbeing, and social relationships
Healthy technology use means setting time limits on social media and taking regular breaks from screens.
O uso saudável de tecnologia significa estabelecer limites de tempo nas redes sociais e fazer pausas regulares das telas.
2. A practice that incorporates conscious awareness of screen time, digital wellness, and intentional engagement with technology
Parents encourage healthy technology use by implementing device-free dinner times.
Os pais incentivam o uso saudável de tecnologia implementando horários sem dispositivos durante as refeições.
3. The adoption of habits that prevent digital addiction, eye strain, poor posture, and sleep disruption caused by excessive device usage
Healthy technology use includes turning off notifications after work hours to reduce stress.
O uso saudável de tecnologia inclui desativar notificações após o horário de trabalho para reduzir o estresse.
In Brazil, as in the USA, this concept has gained prominence due to rising concerns about mental health among youth and professionals. Brazilian tech companies and health organizations increasingly promote 'bem-estar digital' (digital wellbeing) initiatives. The phrase reflects growing awareness of technology's double-edged nature in modern society, particularly post-pandemic when remote work became standard. Both cultures emphasize the importance of screen-free time and family interactions as essential components of healthy technology practices.
NYC Slang
keeping it balanced with tech
Related Idioms & Phrases
finding balance between online and offline life
taking a digital detox
unplugging from the matrix
keeping technology in check
mindful scrolling
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