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5. Replace Screen Time with Real-Life Pleasures
Fill the void with activities that engage your senses:
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- Knitting, painting, or gardening
- Playing board games or puzzles
- Listening to vinyl records or podcasts on a speaker (not headphones)
- Volunteering or joining a local class
These activities ground you in the present and nurture creativity.
The Bigger Picture: A Cultural Shift
In 2024, digital detox is no longer a fringe wellness trend — it’s a response to digital burnout. Schools are teaching “mindful tech” in PSHE lessons, and companies like Monzo and Bulb now offer “digital detox” days as part of employee wellbeing programmes.
For British women juggling careers, family, and self-care, unplugging isn’t selfish — it’s essential. It’s a way to protect your attention, your energy, and your joy.
As author and digital wellbeing advocate Anna Green says: “You don’t have to be online to be present. Sometimes the most radical thing you can do is look up — and see the world around you.”
