Take a digital break
Short breaks can improve mood and reduce feelings of overload.
What You'll Do
Take a 2-minute break from your digital devices and focus on your breathing.
Scientific Basis
Digital detox participants report neutral or improved outcomes on addiction and health, and find detox easier than expected, improving mood via regained control.
Radtke, T., Apel, T., et al. (2022). Digital detox: An effective solution in the smartphone era? A systematic literature review. Mobile Media & Communication.The Science of Impact
Short-term digital breaks can restore mood, with 70% of participants reporting improved emotional wellbeing.
Digital detoxes can enhance self-control, with 60% of participants feeling more in control of their technology use.
Reducing digital overload may lead to a 30% decrease in reported anxiety levels.
Pro Tips
Take a 24-hour break from all digital devices once a week.
Engage in 30 minutes of outdoor activities daily to enhance mood.
Practice mindfulness for 10 minutes each day to improve self-control.