We all do it — reaching for our phones first thing in the morning, scrolling through messages, social media, or news before our feet even touch the ground.
Our screens have become an extension of our lives — and while they connect us to the world, they also disconnect us from ourselves.
The average person checks their phone over 140 times a day.
Behind every notification and blue glow, our bodies are quietly reacting — from tired eyes and tense shoulders to disrupted sleep, hormonal imbalances, and anxious thoughts.
But the good news is: awareness and breath can help us reverse much of this imbalance.
The Eyes and the Mind: The Hidden Cost of Blue Light
Our screens emit high-energy visible light — the so-called blue light — that penetrates deep into the retina.
Over time, it can cause eye strain, dryness, blurred vision, and even contribute to myopia (nearsightedness), especially in children.
But it’s not just the eyes. Blue light also confuses our circadian rhythm, the internal clock that regulates sleep and hormonal balance. Late-night scrolling tricks the brain into believing it’s still daylight, delaying melatonin production and disrupting our sleep cycles.
SIMO Tip: Try a 5-minute breathwork break after each hour of screen use. Close your eyes, inhale deeply through the nose for 4 counts, exhale slowly for 6 counts, and feel your nervous system reset. This simple rhythm activates your vagus nerve, reduces digital fatigue, and helps restore natural focus.
The Heart and the Nervous System: EMFs and Stress Overload
Our phones constantly emit electromagnetic fields (EMFs) — invisible frequencies that interact with our tissues and nervous system.
Research shows prolonged exposure may affect heart rate variability, an important measure of stress resilience and nervous system health.
Low HRV means our body is stuck in “fight or flight,” unable to fully relax.
Combine that with the emotional stimulation of social media — and it’s no wonder we feel wired yet exhausted.
Try this: Place one hand on your heart, one on your belly. Inhale deeply through the nose, feel the breath rise into your chest, then exhale with a gentle “haaaa” sound through the mouth.
This SIMO Breath Heart Activation technique helps re-sync your breath with your heartbeat and brings coherence to your system.
The Posture Problem: The New ‘Text Neck’ Epidemic
Spending hours hunched over screens creates tension through the neck, shoulders, and spine.
Poor posture doesn’t just affect muscles — it compresses breathing, restricts oxygen flow, and signals the brain that we’re under stress.
Even the position of our head (tilted forward) can reduce lung capacity by up to 30%.
SIMO Tip: Every hour, roll your shoulders back, lift your chest, and take 3 deep conscious breaths — in through the nose, out through the mouth. Visualize space and light expanding through your spine. This restores alignment and rebalances your energy.
Mental Health and Focus: Reclaiming Presence
Excessive screen time has been linked to anxiety, depression, and attention difficulties — especially in children and teens.
Constant stimulation floods the brain with dopamine, making it harder to focus, relax, or feel satisfied.
The more we scroll, the more disconnected we become from the present moment — from our breath, our body, our intuition.
Breathwork is one of the most effective tools to break this pattern.
Rhythmic breathing not only balances brain chemistry but also reprograms the subconscious patterns of compulsive behavior that fuel digital addiction.
Your Breath Is the Antidote
Technology isn’t the enemy — disconnection is.
When we reconnect with our breath, we reawaken our natural intelligence — the rhythm that regulates, restores, and heals.
Try creating “digital detox moments” during your day:
10 conscious breaths before opening your phone in the morning
No screens 1 hour before bed — replace with soft music or journaling
A weekly “screen-free Sunday” to reset your nervous system
Your breath is always here to bring you home — to clarity, calm, and connection.
Ready to Reset Your Nervous System?
Join me for a SOMA Breath Awakening Session, a guided experience combining breath, rhythm, and visualization to help you release digital fatigue, regulate your nervous system, and reconnect with peace and vitality.
Book Your Session Here → www.simobreath.com
Breathe deeply.
Reconnect.
Reclaim your energy.
With love and light,
Simona
Founder of SIMO Breath
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.