Digital detox
For holiday relaxation and stress reduction
The experts we follow agree on this.
Taking intentional breaks from digital devices can refresh mental energy and support real-life connections.
Who is behind it
Voices including a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator, a board-certified cardiologist and a registered holistic nutritionist.
How strong the research is
Mostly expert experience so far, with published research still catching up.
In their words
“I do think it is an addiction and it certainly meets a lot of the same criteria as many other addictions do”
a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator
Reducing technology use can improve mental energy and overall health.
Disconnecting from technology and reconnecting with nature supports wellbeing and stress reduction.
Taking time offline reduces stress and restores balance
Building the muscle of attention requires practicing being without distractions and tolerating discomfort
With care
Some of the minds attach conditions. These are worth reading before you begin.
Detoxing from electronics and social media can help reduce distraction and improve focus on living one's own life.
Talk it through
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How this reading was made
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None of the statements here come with a declared commercial interest. Last refreshed 23 September 2026.
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