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In today’s digital age, social media has become a part of our everyday life. From waking up in the morning till sleeping at night, we often remain lost in the mobile screen. Sometimes watching reels, sometimes liking posts and sometimes just scrolling without any reason. As much as we think that social media relaxes us, in reality its excessive use can take a toll on our mental health.

A recent research published in JAMA Network Open further strengthened these concerns. The study found that by staying away from social media for just seven days, symptoms of depression in young people reduced by 24 percent. Not only this, anxiety reduced by 16.1 percent and sleep related disorders like insomnia also improved by about 14.5 percent. In such a situation, if you also feel that social media is tiring you or affecting your sleep, then definitely try a 7-day social media detox. So let’s know the 7-day step-by-step social media detox plan, which can bring a big change in your mental health.

7 day social media detox plan

1. First day – Set your goal clearly. For this, first of all ask yourself why you want to take a break from social media. Take some time and write on a paper what you want to achieve from detox. Like more focus, better sleep, less stress etc. By writing goals the mind automatically gets ready for detox.

2. Second day – Turn off notifications. Social media notifications force us to pick up our mobile phones again and again. Stop notifications of all social media apps on this day. If possible, remove apps from the home screen and put them in a folder inside, so that the habit of opening them becomes less.

3. Third day – Incorporate Healthy Habits In the time you used to spend scrolling, adopt some positive habits. Like reading a book, some exercise, cooking and giving time to some hobby. Gradually the mind will move away from scrolling and start liking these good activities.

4. Fourth day – Connect with offline life. Stay away from screens as much as possible on this day. Go for a walk, sit in the park, eat food without mobile, spend time with family. Doing this reduces digital overload on the brain and improves mood.

5. Fifth day – Sit quietly for a few minutes, take deep breaths and feel how distance from social media feels to you. Write a short note. Like how did you feel today, what seemed easy and what seemed difficult. This journaling will help you understand your changes.

6. Sixth day – Meet your people. When we use social media less, we free up time for real-world relationships. Meet friends, family or colleagues on this day. Talk to them, spend time with them. Real life relationships strengthen your emotional health.

7. Seventh day – Review the entire week. Now think what this 7 day detox gave you. Did your mood feel lighter, did your sleep improve, did you concentrate more? Based on this review, decide which habits to continue in the future, so that your life remains more balanced.

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