7 things I realized after one full day of digital detox
Let me confess right away — I didn’t plan this.
I had been wanting to do it for a while, but something always got in the way: meetings, blog tasks, or just life.
And then, it happened unexpectedly. I ended up without any connection, far from home, on a forest walk with my family. No photos, no videos, no music. Just me, my loved ones, our conversations… and my thoughts.
Honestly? The first few hours were tough.
How can I not scroll through Instagram? Not respond to messages on WhatsApp or Telegram? But hour by hour, I calmed myself down and tried to focus on what was around me.
And here’s what I discovered after one day of complete digital detox:
1. I’m actually addicted to my phone
I kept reaching for it automatically — even though I knew there was nothing new. It wasn’t about curiosity anymore; it was about craving that quick dopamine hit.
2. My thoughts got louder… but clearer
At first, there was noise in my head — anxiety, panic, overthinking. But with time, everything slowed down. I started to feel a sense of peace and mental clarity.
3. My brain stopped craving constant stimulation
Once I got past the withdrawal stage, I began to feel an inner stillness. For the first time in a long while, I didn’t feel the urge to check anything or message anyone. I was just... present.
4. I started noticing beauty around me
Sure, I used to notice it before too — but mostly to take a photo or post a story. This time, I was simply enjoying the moment for what it was. Pure and honest joy.
5. I reconnected with my body
I noticed how tense my shoulders were, how shallow my breathing had become, and how long it had been since I drank water. And I was finally able to take care of myself — not because I had to, but because I truly wanted to.
6. You can’t scroll away your emotions
There were moments of boredom, sadness, and even anxiety. But instead of numbing them with memes or stories, I let myself feel. And guess what? I didn’t fall apart — I felt cleansed.
7. I loved being unreachable
No one was messaging me, no one needed anything. And that gave me something we rarely allow ourselves — space. For myself. For silence. For a reset.
💭 A little reminder
You have the full right to disconnect and be unavailable sometimes.
Sometimes you need to step out of the online world… to finally meet yourself.
✨ If you’ve been thinking about doing a digital detox, heard it’s beneficial, but haven’t taken that step yet — maybe this is your sign?
I’d love to do it with you 💛
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In May, I’m launching a challenge with tasks tailored personally for each participant.
Real changes are waiting for you — because if I could do it, so can you.
~ iBloom.up
