internet fasting
[/ˈɪntərnɛt ˈfæstɪŋ/]
nounpl: internet fastings
jejum de internet
1. The practice of voluntarily abstaining from using the internet or digital devices for a set period of time
She decided to do an internet fasting for one week to reduce her screen time and improve her mental health.
Ela decidiu fazer um jejum de internet por uma semana para reduzir seu tempo de tela e melhorar sua saúde mental.
2. A period of disconnection from online activities, social media, and internet-based communication
During his internet fasting, he spent more time reading books and spending time with family.
Durante seu jejum de internet, ele passou mais tempo lendo livros e convivendo com a família.
This term emerged in the 2010s as awareness grew about digital wellness and screen addiction. In Brazil, it reflects growing concerns about social media dependency and work-life balance. The practice is increasingly advocated by wellness coaches, therapists, and mental health professionals in both Brazil and the USA as a form of self-care and mindfulness.
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