Is a digital detox actually beneficial?

A digital detox - it's astonishing how quickly and effectively certain "fixes" can have a long-term impact on your psychological well-being. Digital detoxes eventually reduce anxiety and improve concentration, often immediately. Many clients I've worked with observe that they recover hours of productive time they thought was lost when they begin detoxing from technology. When you engage in digital detoxes and remove the constant stimuli from comparison and interruptions from your life, it can and does happen.

The quality of sleep significantly improves when exposure to blue light is avoided before bedtime. The participants fell asleep quickly and felt refreshed from sleeping. One client cured her chronic insomnia by removing her phone from the bedroom. When you stop late-night scrolling, you will restore your natural sleep cycles.

Replace digital interaction with in-person interaction. Real-life relationships improve. Friends say your eye contact has increased, and you seem more engaged. I plan a weekly devices-off dinner with my spouse, and it really helps. It restores a connection that has been eroded by mindless scrolling. Communication becomes meaningful again, rather than relying on likes, comments, or emojis.

Productivity improves dramatically when mental energy isn't compromised by multitasking. Clients report doing work quickly and with fewer errors. Executive function in the brain recovers when it is not constantly interrupted by notifications. You take control of your attention span and time.

Self-esteem increases as you move away from curated online avatars. Less comparison to unrealistic benchmarks fuels the self-confidence of a genuine type. You will significantly decrease the physical manifestations of eye strain and headaches, and achieve a better overall state of well-being through these tangible improvements in mental health.

Read the full article: Social Media Detox: Essential Steps Guide