How to Make a Digital Detox Work for You

Last fall I was challenged to “unplug” for a full week. During this digital detox, I was asked to pay attention to how I felt, notice any changes in my behavior, and watch for how many times I had the impulse to pick up my phone. The challenge helped me gain some interesting insights and learn to think twice before randomly picking up my phone.

My Wake-Up Call

I was snuggled into bed with my face lit by the glow of my screen. My husband came walking into our room and jokingly said: “I think we’ve got the zombie apocalypse all wrong. I believe it’s happening right in front of our eyes!” He may have been joking, but he certainly caught my attention. Did I really have a problem?

How often does your nightly routine resemble this scenario?

I was the last one to admit I had a problem. I felt justified in being glued to my phone because after all, I have an online business. The idea of a digital detox seemed almost silly. I wanted to take the challenge seriously so I made some changes to ensure I would have success. Do you think a digital detox would help you too? The first step is to decide how long you want to disconnect. The challenge I accepted was for a week and even though it was a bit hard at first — it really made a difference in my perspective.