Digital Detoxing

Our guide to digital detoxing.

Over the past 18 years, screens have crept into our lives and over time have become a dominant factor in many of our lives.

Our devices keep us constantly connected to the outside world, but at what cost to our inner peace? Take a break from screens just for one day and see how your mental clarity improves and you feel more balanced. A digital detox allows us to reconnect with ourselves, our surroundings and the people we love. Here’s how you can plan a rejuvenating, screen-free day.

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Start of the Morning: Set the Tone for the Day

Start your day with intention. Upon waking, resist the urge to check your phone. Instead, take a few moments to stretch, breathe deeply, or meditate. A short yoga session—perhaps some gentle sun salutations—can help awaken your body and mind.

Before you begin your day, physically store away your devices. If you’re worried about emergencies, let close contacts know you’re unplugging and provide an alternative way to reach you.

Top Tip:

Replace your phone alarm with a traditional alarm clock, so you’re not tempted to scroll first thing in the morning. Don’t sleep with your phone in your bedroom.

Morning: Get Active and Get Outside

Get outdoors. Even if you just take a walk in a local park, fresh air and sunlight will lift your mood. Ok, so it is January and there may not be any sunlight. Nevertheless, even a walk in the rain will have a grounding effect that calms the nervous system and helps you feel present.

Whilst you are out, reflect on how you’re feeling without the constant buzz of notifications. If the weather isn’t cooperating, just get out for ten minutes and use the rest of the time this morning for an activity that involves some form of movement and doesn’t involve screens like cooking, painting or planning your next holiday in the sun. 

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Lunchtime

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Invite some friends round for lunch or meet up for lunch out. Have a no phone rule though. Phones in the middle of the table so you can’t cheat.

Afternoon: Connect Without Screens

Hang out with your friends this afternoon and speak in person not over text! If you’re spending the day solo, dive into a favorite book, do some yoga or tackle something off your to do list.

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Evening: Reflect and Unwind

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As the day winds down, dedicate time to self-care. A restorative yoga session or gentle stretching can help release tension built up from the day. Light a candle, run a bath and listen to some music.

End your day with some time reflecting. How did it feel to unplug? What did you notice about your thoughts, body, and surroundings? These insights can inspire you to incorporate more screen-free moments into your routine.

Digital Detoxing and the Yoga Connection

Digital overload can lead to a feeling of distraction or overwhelm. Yoga helps us to overcome these feelings by focusing on the present moment. When you step away from your devices, you will find you feel less stress, create time to get things done and create space for genuine connections with your friends and family. Just like in yoga, a detox day is about finding balance—between productivity and rest, connection and solitude, and technology and ourselves.

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