• Reduced focus, attention and concentration to complete a given task, due to constant multitasking and consumption of excess digital content.

• Overexposure to fast-paced digital media can contribute to restlessness and hyperactive behavior, particularly in children.

• Reliance on digital devices for storing information can weaken memory retention, as individuals may become less inclined to remember details, relying instead on devices.

• Posture Problems due to bad posture and sitting hunched over device for long causing back and neck pain.

• Exposure to the blue light emitted by screens can interfere with the production of melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep, leading to poor sleep quality and insomnia.

• Weight gain and weaker muscles due to excess sitting and less or no physical activity.

• Excess screen time effects routines and affects wake-up time, sleep time, food time, personal hygiene etc., creating unhealthy/imbalanced life style practices

• While digital devices enable connectivity, they can also lead to social isolation when virtual interactions replace face-to-face communication.

• They can also impact interpersonal skills, reducing the quality of face-to-face interactions and potentially affecting relationships.

• Excess social media exposure causes anxiety and depression among teens and young adults, due to the pressures of social comparison and the pursuit of online validation.

• The pressure to be constantly connected and responsive, especially in work contexts, can lead to digital burnout, characterized by mental fatigue, decreased productivity, and emotional exhaustion.