13th June, 2025 | By: Saashrika G
In this digital era, where everyone is at a stage where they cannot leave their phones for even 10 minutes, hence in this era the digital detox would sound a little difficult and impossible, but the truth is many people take a step forward and make it happen. The digital age brought connection, convenience, and constant stimulation but it also brought burnout, anxiety, attention fatigue, and a sense of disconnection from ourselves. That’s where the idea of digital detox and mindful living steps in, not as a luxury, but a necessity.
A digital detox is an intentional act of stepping away from digital devices- smartphones, laptops, social media- for a set period. It’s not about rejecting technology, but about reclaiming control over how it influences our thoughts, routines, and well-being. Whether it’s a few hours daily or an entire weekend retreat, a digital detox allows the brain and body to reset from overstimulation.
The average adult checks their phone over 100 times a day. Studies have shown that constant screen use will lead to:
Being with someone emotionally unstable can lead to:
Mindfulness is the antidote. It helps us to slow down, be aware of the present, and engage with our surroundings and inner world consciously. The core of mindful living isn’t complex- it’s choosing presence over autopilot.
You can start practicing mindfulness with your small daily activities, like sipping your tea, while walking, journaling, or simply breathing. Giving your attention to the activity that you are engaged in and enjoying the process can really make a change in your perception and will help boost your mental and physical well-being.
What’s emerging now is the realization that mindful moments multiply when we create screen-free spaces.
Mindful living doesn’t mean giving up your phone forever, it suggests using it consciously instead of letting it use you. It’s about asking:
True balance lies not in extremes, but in intentional choices.
From tech-free yoga retreats in the Himalayas to ‘no-phone’ cafes in cities, screen-free environments are gaining momentum. These are intentional spaces where individuals:
It has been reported that people feel and have a renewed sense of self after just 48 hours without screens. They experience lower anxiety, better sleep, deeper conversations and connection with nature and the present moment.
Small home practices like- creating a no-phone zone in your bedroom or dining area, using a journal instead of a notes app, and spending one weekend day without screens can create powerful shifts.
As the world speeds up, many of us are quietly craving a pause. A moment of silence. A break from pings and pixels.
That’s why digital detox isn’t a trend, it’s a return to what we’ve forgotten.
So, unplug to reconnect.
Step away to tune in.
And in the stillness, meet the version of you that’s been waiting.