Do you need a digital detox? Here are a few tips to follow

Published on May 16, 2024 06:57 PM IST

  • From setting timer on phone usage to deleting certain apps from phone, here are a few ways to do a digital detox.

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Published on May 16, 2024 06:57 PM IST

Scrolling social media updates, looking at reels for hours, checking notifications instantly and being on the phone all the time can give us a Dopamine rush, but it is addictive in nature and can cut down our productivity. One of the best ways to combat digital addiction is by going on a digital detox for a period of time. Here are a few tips shared by Therapist Rebekah Ballagh to start your digital detox journey.(Flickr)

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Having social media apps on the home screen gives us more access. We can move them to a folder or onto another screen to help us stay distracted. (Shutterstock)
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Having social media apps on the home screen gives us more access. We can move them to a folder or onto another screen to help us stay distracted. (Shutterstock)

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We should download apps that allow us to set timers on how much time we can use certain social media apps or phone in general. We should abide by those timers. (iStock)
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We should download apps that allow us to set timers on how much time we can use certain social media apps or phone in general. We should abide by those timers. (iStock)

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Certain social media apps – that we end up spending a lot of time on – can be deleted for some time till the digital detox stops. 
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Certain social media apps – that we end up spending a lot of time on – can be deleted for some time till the digital detox stops. 

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Creating phone-free zones or phone-free timings at home helps us to leave the phone and connect with our family more. (Getty images)
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Creating phone-free zones or phone-free timings at home helps us to leave the phone and connect with our family more. (Getty images)

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While working or interacting with family members, we should consciously keep the phone away to stay focused. (istock, shutterstock; for representational purpose only)
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While working or interacting with family members, we should consciously keep the phone away to stay focused. (istock, shutterstock; for representational purpose only)

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