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Digital life
fromAxios
5 hours ago

"Analog bags" are in. Doomscrolling is out.

Carrying an analog 'stop-scrolling' bag provides a reachable tactile alternative to phone scrolling, helping build new habits and revive pre-digital hobbies.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
15 hours ago

Unplugged and Outside

Excessive technology use causes anxiety, distraction, and emotional alienation; nature-based mindfulness and active, authentic engagement restore presence, clarity, balance, and creative vitality.
Marketing
fromCreative Bloq
1 day ago

Ikea just made tiny beds for your phone and I need one right now

Ikea UAE launched the Phone Sleep Collection: miniature beds with integrated NFC tags designed to encourage people to stop late-night phone scrolling.
fromFortune
3 days ago

CEO coach to the Fortune 500: The best leaders have developed a surprising talent-they know how to be 'actively' lazy | Fortune

As an advisor to many CEOs of Fortune 500 companies over the years, I've found a common thread that might surprise you: CEOs work hard but they also know how to recharge faster and better. Just like in fitness, recovery is a key part of exertion. At work, learning to micro-relax better can increase energy, productivity and, quite frankly, joy.
Mindfulness
fromMashable
1 week ago

A mass exit from social media

Last Friday night, close to a hundred of us gathered around candle-lit picnic blankets with a makeshift stage at the head of the grass. We know, that's probably not your idea of a typical night at Tompkins Square Park in downtown Manhattan - but it's safe to say we did something a bit ... different. We got off together. Off the apps, that is; after a big countdown, we deleted our accounts to digital platforms that we've simply had enough of.
Digital life
fromScary Mommy
1 week ago

The Key To Getting Off Your Phone Is Returning To The Hobbies You Did As A Kid

"I think I'm going to get into beading," I said to my husband as we sat on the couch together in the post-bedtime slump. After we get our 4-year-old to bed, sometimes with a fight, we crash in the living room together and just enjoy the sound of silence. In telling him, I was mostly preparing him for the number of packages that were about to arrive in the mail bearing beads, tiny pliers, and little gold doodads.
Arts
Digital life
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Gen Z and millennials creating their own versions of landlines with their cellphones

Creating physical distance from smartphones—chaining or wall-mounting them—reduces usage and mimics landline behavior to improve focus and curb constant checking.
#gen-z
Digital life
fromFast Company
4 months ago

'This was peak technology': Gen Z is bringing back the BlackBerry

Gen Z is embracing retro technology, including the revival of BlackBerry phones, as part of a digital detox trend.
fromFast Company
4 months ago
Digital life

Gen Z is embracing a digital detox and the 'Martha Stewart summer'

Pinterest's 2025 trends highlight Gen Z's push for digital detox and intentional living, with notable searches for detox-related content rising significantly.
fromMail Online
5 months ago
Alternative transportation

Gen Z now 'barebacking' their commutes in latest social media trend

Gen Z commuters are embracing 'barebacking', a trend of digital-free travel that allows for mental detox and reclaiming personal time.
Digital life
fromFast Company
4 months ago

'This was peak technology': Gen Z is bringing back the BlackBerry

Gen Z is embracing retro technology, including the revival of BlackBerry phones, as part of a digital detox trend.
Digital life
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks ago

A Woman On Tik Tok Says We Should Bring Back "Hanging Up" Our Phones

Hanging a phone on a wall at day's end reduces impulsive scrolling, increases presence, and helps manage overstimulation by physically limiting constant device access.
Mindfulness
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Rawdogging' marathons: has gen Z discovered the secret to reclaiming our focus?

Sitting still and staring into space without phone or distractions for a set period can train attention, reduce distraction, and boost focus and productivity.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 weeks ago

HMD Touch 4G Brings Retro Simplicity to the Digital Detox Era - Yanko Design

The HMD Touch 4G offers a thoughtful middle ground by reimagining what a phone can be when stripped of unnecessary complexity. This compact, Nokia-inspired feature phone provides essential modern connectivity through 4G data, video calling, and cloud apps, while maintaining the focused simplicity that made classic phones so appealing for actual communication rather than endless scrolling. Designer: HMD The design immediately evokes nostalgia with its candybar form factor and minimalist curves that feel borrowed from Nokia's golden era of feature phones.
Gadgets
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

I went to an anti-tech rally, where Gen Z smashed iPhones and questioned everything. Here's what I learned.

"Even if it gives us rabies, we will free the iPad babies!" the crowdofmostly young people chanted. They donned colored folders fashioned into pointy hats inspired by gnomes, a symbol for the rally due to the mythical creatures' earthy, non-digital aesthetic. Each hat contained a printed note taped inside criticizing things like AI data centers and inviting people to join "the Luddite Renaissance."
Digital life
Mindfulness
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Don't read this first thing in the morning

Blocking or limiting smartphone use and adopting a screen-free morning increases dopamine and serotonin and improves overall well-being.
Digital life
frombmmagazine.co.uk
4 weeks ago

From Cozy Games to Crosswords: The Return of Low-Stress Leisure

Embracing slow, analogue hobbies and brief leisure relieves externally controlled time, reduces boredom, and improves well-being and recreational play.
#social-media
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Young adults in Europe are putting away smartphones DW 05/25/2025

The Offline Club encourages taking breaks from social media through real-world, phone-free experiences.
#mindfulness
Wellness
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 month ago

Why You Need to Know The Ranch: Wellness and Longevity from Malibu to Hudson Valley | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The Ranch transforms wellness through disciplined, simplified programs combining rigorous outdoor exercise and plant-forward nutrition for measurable physical and mental renewal.
Digital life
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Escape the grip of your phone-a guide to living offline

Off-grid living offers self-sufficiency and a return to nature to escape smartphone-driven information overload and restore authentic, simple daily life.
Travel
fromLondon On The Inside
1 month ago

Checking In | Blythe Rise Stays

Blyth Rise Stays offers adults-only, eco-friendly, off-grid lodges and huts in peaceful Suffolk countryside ideal for digital detox and outdoor relaxation.
Digital life
fromWIRED
1 month ago

This Is How You Log Off

Unplugging from screens becomes a sought-after luxury in 2025 as apps and alternative social platforms give users tools to reclaim control.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

How to get out of a love-hate relationship with your phone

Smartphones significantly pull attention, even when silent or not actively used.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

We're being deafened by digital noise. Pause it and you hear the sound of democracy in crisis | Rafael Behr

The vacation experience is increasingly defined by digital detachment rather than physical distance.
Digital life
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Margaret Qualley says she has 2 phones to avoid being online all the time - and one doesn't even have cell service

Margaret Qualley uses two phones to manage her online presence and stay unplugged in daily life.
#smartphone-addiction
Digital life
fromWIRED
3 months ago

Life Without Screens: This Camp Is a Teen's Worst Nightmare

Teenagers are increasingly dependent on screens, leading to the emergence of digital detox camps.
fromForbes
3 months ago

How A One-Week Digital Detox Restores Work-Life Balance

Creating physical boundaries between devices and personal space is the first step towards better work-life balance. Designating the bedroom as a device-free zone helps recharge the mind.
Digital life
fromwww.esquire.com
3 months ago

What It Feels Like to Live Without a Smartphone

This wasn't born from some dramatic rock-bottom moment with technology. I wasn't doom-scrolling myself into despair.
Mental health
Digital life
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Adrian Weckler: Dumb phones are a dumb idea that don't live up to the 'digital detox' hype

App-less devices like feature phones are not proving to be a sustainable solution for digital detox for parents or children.
fromFast Company
3 months ago

I quit TikTok-and got my attention span back

Deleting TikTok has improved my attention span by encouraging me to engage with long-form media. I now read more and watch movies without distractions.
Digital life
Mindfulness
fromFast Company
3 months ago

I turned off my phone for a week: Here's why you should too

Digital detoxing can be deeply restorative and improve productivity.
Prioritizing time away from constant connectivity can enhance overall well-being.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Can Summer Break Ease AI Anxiety?

AI-induced anxiety among students manifests as overload, burnout, and diminished motivation, complicating their academic experience and overall mental well-being.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

I know judging other parents is wrong. But when it comes to giving kids smartphones, I'm a lost cause | Polly Hudson

I have a box at the front door they put their phones and iPads in the box and it stays in my bedroom.
Parenting
fromConde Nast Traveler
4 months ago

My Favorite Cabin in the Woods: Estonia's OOD Mirror House

The cabin's serene location amidst the pine forest and near the beach has greatly enhanced my creative process during this digital detox, allowing for focused solitude.
Wellness
#travel
fromCN Traveller
4 months ago
Snowboarding

Is this the most underrated beach club in Europe?

A digital detox experience with scenic views, affordable food, and an unexpected physical challenge.
fromNew York Post
5 months ago
Digital life

Digital detox retreats - wealthy travelers are paying thousands to have their phones taken away from them: 'Guests go stir crazy'

Digital detox retreats are gaining popularity as more travelers seek to unplug and enjoy technology-free experiences.
Digital life
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Digital detox retreats - wealthy travelers are paying thousands to have their phones taken away from them: 'Guests go stir crazy'

Digital detox retreats are gaining popularity as more travelers seek to unplug and enjoy technology-free experiences.
fromApartment Therapy
4 months ago

This Dramatic Hue Is the Color of Summer, According to a Survey

Pinterest users are embracing the 'Martha Stewart aesthetic', focusing on garden-to-table cooking, flower gardens, and fresh summer recipes, channeling an iconic lifestyle.
Fashion & style
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

I spent a week traveling without my phone. I ran into surprising challenges, but it was the digital detox I needed.

As I stood at a Himalayan crossroads clutching a paper map, I could feel my fingers twitching for a phone I'd vowed not to use.
Digital life
Digital life
fromFast Company
5 months ago

Should you practice Appstinence? Gen Z and Gen Alpha are embracing this Harvard student movement

APPstinence promotes a five-step method to reduce smartphone and social media dependency.
Digital life
fromFast Company
5 months ago

How to reduce how much time you're spending staring at screens without hurting your career

Excessive screen time can have negative effects, but finding a balance is key.
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

They grew up with smartphones. Now they're opting for dumb phones.

"Screen time was just crowding out other things... I prefer to do that kind of stuff in the analog world."
Digital life
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
5 months ago

Humidifier and wireless charger concept brings gentle approach to digital detox - Yanko Design

This product is designed to facilitate a gentle disengagement from devices, making the process feel like a welcome respite rather than a forced separation.
Digital life
fromWIRED
5 months ago

The Minimal Phone Can Help Limit Your Time on Social Media-With Compromises

Escaping the screen isn't easy. When I tested the Light Phone III in March-a phone designed to strip away apps and focus on the basics-I quickly found how many little things I needed my smartphone for, from accessing my home's security cameras to authentication apps so I could sign in to web services on my laptop.
Mobile UX
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago

Mindfully Connecting With Nature

Simply look out the window! Our visual attention is easily grabbed by our devices; even if you can't get outside, spend five minutes observing the scenery outside.
Mental health
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

No Phone, No Guidebook: Casablanca, Unplugged

Traveling unplugged in Casablanca's Mers Sultan neighborhood revealed the difficulties of navigating without modern technology, contrasting personal exploration with the convenience of digital resources.
Digital life
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