By Namita S Kalla | July 03, 2025 | Image: Canva
It is a trending mental wellness concept that encourages taking short breaks from overstimulating activities like social media, binge eating and mindless scrolling
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Reduce constant digital triggers by turning off non-essential notifications on your phone, apps and social media platforms
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Designate specific time slots during the day where you deliberately avoid using your phone or checking messages
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Step outdoors for a quiet, technology-free walk and fully engage with sights, sounds and nature around you
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Focus on every bite during meals by eating slowly and avoiding distractions like screens, music or loud conversations
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Let yourself feel bored without reaching for your phone, snacks or other instant sources of entertainment
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Reduce consumption of highly processed, dopamine-triggering foods like sweets, chips and soft drinks for better mood balance
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Incorporate short breathing breaks throughout your day to reduce anxiety and increase calmness naturally and quickly
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Write about your thoughts, cravings and mood changes during the detox process to track progress and stay motivated
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