By Eshana Saha
Published Feb 03, 2025

Hindustan Times
Lifestyle

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10 easy and effective ways to do a digital detox

Feeling overwhelmed by screen time? Here are 10 simple yet powerful ways to reclaim your time and improve your well-being with a digital detox!

Turn off push notifications: Constant alerts are distracting. Switch off non-essential notifications to help focus better and stay more present in the moment.

Convert your screen to black and white: Vibrant colors make devices addictive. Switch your phone to grayscale to make scrolling less appealing and reduce screen time.

Put away your phone during meals: Keep phones off the table to enjoy meaningful conversations and fully savor your meals without distractions.

Designate tech-free hours: Set specific times to disconnect. Start with lunch breaks or evenings and gradually increase your tech-free hours for peace of mind.

Make your bedroom a no-tech zone: Keep devices out of reach at bedtime. Use an alarm clock instead and enjoy better sleep without blue light exposure.

Rediscover paper: Opt for books or newspapers over screens. Reading on paper offers fewer distractions and improves comprehension.

Stick to one screen at a time: Avoid multitasking across multiple screens. Focus on one task for better concentration and efficiency.

Spring clean your social media: Unfollow, mute, or block accounts that don't bring joy. Curate a positive and uplifting digital space.

Download focus apps: Use apps like Freedom or your phone's Do Not Disturb feature to block distractions and improve productivity.

Protect your body from screen strain: Follow the 20-20-20 rule: look 20 feet away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes to reduce eye strain.