7-Day Digital Detox Program
Gently reduce screen time, reset your attention, and reconnect with real life.
No guilt. No pressure. Just one small shift a day to help you feel calmer, more present, and more in control of your energy.
How It Works
Each day includes:
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One screen detox task
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One healthy screen-free swap
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One offline joy moment
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A short reflection to help track your progress
You can follow it on your own, print it, or use it with a tracker or journal.
Day 1 – Become Aware
Theme: Awareness is the first step
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Detox Task: Track your total screen time today
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Swap: Replace 15 minutes of scrolling with a short walk
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Offline Joy: Read a physical book or magazine
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Reflection: “How do I feel after being offline for just 15 minutes?”
"Awareness is the first step in change."
Day 2 – Reclaim Your Mornings
Theme: Start your day with intention
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Detox Task: Don’t check your phone for the first 30 minutes after waking
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Swap: Replace your morning scroll with light stretching or sipping tea
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Offline Joy: Step outside and take 10 deep breaths
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Reflection: “What did I notice by delaying screen time?”
"The first hour of your morning sets the tone for the day."
Day 3 – Digital-Free Meal
Theme: Be present with what nourishes you
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Detox Task: Eat one full meal with no screens nearby
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Swap: Replace video content at lunch with quiet or conversation
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Offline Joy: Set the table with intention, use real dishes, or light a candle
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Reflection: “How did being present with my meal feel different?”
"Disconnect to reconnect."
Day 4 – Set a Boundary
Theme: Claim back space for yourself
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Detox Task: Choose one space to make phone-free (bedroom, bathroom, dining table, etc.)
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Swap: Replace bedtime scrolling with a calming ritual like journaling
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Offline Joy: Do something analog today — organize, sketch, or write by hand
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Reflection: “What’s possible when I’m not on my phone in that space?”
"Your attention is your most valuable currency."
Day 5 – One-Hour Window
Theme: Let your brain breathe
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Detox Task: Choose your most distracted time and stay off your phone for one hour
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Swap: Replace your usual scroll break with quiet or a movement break
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Offline Joy: Try something creative like baking, sketching, or music
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Reflection: “What did I do with that hour? How did I feel afterward?”
"Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes… including you." – Anne Lamott
Day 6 – Clean Your Digital World
Theme: Simplify to breathe easier
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Detox Task: Delete unused apps or unfollow accounts that don’t add value
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Swap: Instead of bingeing short videos, listen to music while doing something offline
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Offline Joy: Look through old printed photos or write a letter to someone
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Reflection: “What digital clutter do I want less of in my life?”
"Declutter the digital. Reclaim the real."
Day 7 – Make It Last
Theme: Build a better baseline
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Detox Task: Review your week. Choose two screen boundaries to keep
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Swap: Replace your last 30 minutes before bed with a calming, offline ritual
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Offline Joy: Do nothing on purpose. Just sit, stretch, or reflect
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Reflection: “What changes made the biggest difference? What do I want to keep?”
"You deserve a life that doesn’t always need a screen to feel full."