You Don’t Have to Unplug Completely for a Successful Digital Detox

Is a Digital Detox Worth It?

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Key Ideas:

• Too much tech can hurt your health and relationships
• A digital detox means taking breaks from using devices
• Small steps can help you cut back on screen time
• Experts say a digital detox improves mood, sleep and connection

Living in a Digital World

We live in a world full of screens.

Phones, computers, tablets — they’re everywhere! It’s great to be able to call grandma or find answers quickly. But sometimes, all this tech can be too much.

For both adults and kids.

Sarah, a busy mom of two, knows this feeling well. “I was always on my phone,” she says. “I’d check it while cooking, during family movie night, even in the bathroom! I felt like I was missing out on real life.”

What Happens When You Use Too Much Tech?

A research review noted that frequent technology use has been linked to heightened attention-deficit symptoms, impaired emotional and social intelligence…