5 Ways to Digitally Detox

I can openly admit I spend a lot of time in front of screens, not only because I’m a blogger, but also because in bad times my only communication method with the outside world is via computer or phone.

While the digital age has brought the whole world to our fingertips, it has also brought about an age where a lot of us spend our time attached to some kind of electronic device.

As such, when it comes time to switch off, we often seem unable to completely detach ourselves from social media or emails.

While I’m not that great at spending time “offline” here are five of my tips for those of us who do find it hard.

Set a time to switch off.

Have a think about what you need to do, get it all planned out, add in some leisure time, then a little bit more time for getting distracted by a funny cat or cute dog videos and then decide on your switch-off time.

Experts say making sure you have at least 15 – 30 minutes of wind-down time before bed can really help you sleep, so why not start with that.

After all, it isn’t long and it could even help with a better nights rest.

Make your bedroom an electronic-free zone.

I have to admit, I’ve not really mastered this one myself, especially as I listen to audiobooks, or watch TikTok on my phone before bed. 

However, we have removed the TV from the bedroom so at least that is one less temptation around when trying to get to sleep.

Leave your phone at home.

If you’re going out for the day with friends, why not leave your phone behind?

Or if you feel that you may need it for safety reasons (or ringing your lift home) pop it into your bag, but turn it off and enjoy the time of being with other humans.

Set your emails to out of office.

If you’re headed away and the temptation is to check your emails in case something important has arrived and you might just miss out if you don’t let them know you are away.

Then make sure you’re out of office is on, that way everyone will know you will get back to them, but it just may take a little longer than usual.

Tell people what you are up to.

If your worried your friends or family might need to get in touch during your offline time, let them know what you are up to beforehand.

Tell the times you will be switched off between and ask that they only get in touch if they really need to.

I am sure they will understand, in fact, they even might follow your lead and switch off themselves.

The truth is digital detoxing can help with getting you back into a better sleep pattern, which in turn can help with focus and concentration, which in turn can give you more energy to spend time with the people you love.  What’s to lose by giving it a try?

Have you ever tried a digital detox, how did you find it? 

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