Digital Detox

Could you do it?

There’s no denying that social media has become a huge part of modern life.   Apps like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter help us stay connected with loved ones, catch up on news, and discover both beautiful destinations and inspiring people. Yet you may find that spending hours on end scrolling through various feeds can leave you drained, or dissatisfied. So how do you know if you’re in need of a social media detox? Is it negatively impacting your mental wellness? How about your productivity and creativity? Is it taking time away from the activities that make you happy?”

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A digital detox is a period of time when a person voluntarily refrains from using digital devices such as smartphones, computers, and social media platforms. This form of detoxification has gained popularity, as individuals have increased their time spent on digital devices and the Internet.

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The Digital Drug Social Media Addiction pt.1
https://www.nbc26.com/news/local-news/the-digital-drug-a-deep-dive-into-social-media-addiction

Parents Share Struggles Pt.2
https://www.nbc26.com/news/local-news/the-digital-drug-its-exhausting-local-moms-share-their-kids-struggles-with-social-media

The Seven Day Social Media Detox
https://motheridlike2follow.com/2018/08/18/unplugging-my-7-day-social-media-detox/

Social media detox, the Whole Truth: Saturday Solologues
https://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/digital/social-media-detox-the-whole-truth-saturday-solologues/92759988

Why is The Whole Truth Foods ditching Instagram?
https://www.afaqs.com/news/social-media/why-is-the-whole-truth-foods-ditching-instagram

Doing a Digital Declutter
https://thesweetsetup.com/digital-declutter-2022/

The Real Social Media Addiction Stats for 2022
https://influencermarketinghub.com/social-media-addiction-stats/

How to End Social Media Addiction and Protect Your Mental Health
https://globalowls.com/social-media-addiction/

5 Practices to Put in Place from Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport
https://www.ninasemczuk.com/blog/5-practices-to-put-in-place-from-digital-minimalism-by-calnbspnewport

The Best Digital Detox Apps for Your Phone
Every now and then it’s good to separate yourself from your phone or at least social media.
https://medium.com/change-becomes-you/the-best-digital-detox-apps-for-your-phone-fcb1efa57534

Best social media detox apps to keep your mental health in check
https://vogue.sg/best-social-media-detox-apps/

Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World by Cal Newport 
https://amzn.to/3xidH3P

How to Break Up with Your Phone: The 30-Day Plan to Take Back Your Life Paperback – February 13, 2018
by Catherine Price 
https://amzn.to/3QzqJkq

THE TASK
Take the Social Media Addiction Quiz
https://omegarecovery.org/quizzes/social-media-addiction-quiz/

Note how well did you you do?