IN TODAY'S DIGITAL AGE, technology has become an integral part of our daily lives, including in the workplace. While technology has many benefits, such as increased productivity and communication, it can also lead to digital overload, which can have negative impacts on workplace wellbeing. In recent years, there has been growing interest in the concept of digital detox and its potential benefits for employee wellbeing. One promising complementary therapy for digital detox is the use of singing bowls.

Digital overload can lead to feelings of burnout, stress, and reduced productivity among employees. A systematic review and meta-analysis of 35 studies found a significant association between digital overload and symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress (Panova & Lleras, 2016). This highlights the importance of addressing digital overload and promoting employee wellbeing in the workplace.

One potential solution is digital detox, which involves taking a break from technology to reduce stress and improve mental health. A randomized controlled trial by Firth et al. (2019) found that a brief digital detox, involving a 24-hour break from technology, led to significant improvements in stress, anxiety, and wellbeing among participants.

Another complementary therapy for digital detox is the use of singing bowls. Sound therapy has been found to be effective in reducing stress and increase relaxation among individuals with various mental health conditions, including anxiety and depression (Shabnam et al., 2021).

A study by Cheng et al. (2015) investigated the effects of a 10-week singing bowl intervention on stress and mood in a group of adults. The study found that participants who received the singing bowl intervention had significantly lower levels of stress and negative mood compared to the control group.

Integrating singing bowls into workplace wellbeing programs may be a promising approach for promoting digital detox and reducing stress levels among employees. This can include offering sound bath sessions, incorporating singing bowls into mindfulness or yoga practices, or providing designated spaces for employees to take a break from technology and engage in sound therapy.

The use of complementary therapies, such as sound therapy with singing bowls, can be an easy to use tool in reducing stress levels and promoting relaxation among employees. Employers can benefit from incorporating these therapies into their wellbeing programs, leading to a healthier and more productive work environment.

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References:

Cheng, Y. Y., Huang, G. C., & Lee, T. Y. (2015). Effect of singing bowl sound meditation on mood, tension, and well-being: An observational study. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine, 2015.

Firth, J., Torous, J., Nicholas, J., Carney, R., Pratap, A., Rosenbaum, S., ... & Yung, A. R. (2019). The efficacy of smartphone-based mental health interventions for depressive symptoms: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. World psychiatry: official journal of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA), 18(3), 325–336.

Panova, T., & Lleras, A. (2016). Avoidance or boredom: Negative mental health outcomes associated with use of Information and Communication Technologies depend on users' motivations. Computers in Human Behavior, 58, 249–258.

Shabnam, M. S., Aslani, A., & Kaviani, H. (2021). The effect of sound therapy on anxiety and depression in patients with major depressive disorder: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 26, 2515690X211006115.