For my digital detox, I followed Option 2: Designate tech-free times. For the first 30 minutes after waking up and the last hour before bed, I made sure not to use my phone. To help me with this, I implemented some practical daily shifts—like leaving my phone in a different room overnight and setting my physical clock far from my bed, so I had to actually get up to turn it off.

This small change really helped! I also made time for activities that fulfill me, such as meditation, yoga, and reading my favorite book first thing in the morning. At night, it was a bit challenging not to scroll on my phone, but I resisted the temptation by picking up a book I’d been wanting to read for a while. This made it easier to unwind and stay off my phone before bed.