Benefits and How It’s Done [Video]

Most of us can agree that social media feels all-consuming. From feeling the urge to catch key snippets of televised events you missed on Instagram to adding viral quips from TikTok videos to your vocab, there will always be a reason to stay online—all the time.

But once upon a time, we didn’t have this seemingly incessant craving to know everything about everyone. We’re talking about the pre-FOMO era here. If the apps on your phone are consuming your time, it might be time for a virtual cleanse. Here’s what you need to know about a digital detox including what it is, how it works, and signs you may need one. 

A digital detox is an intentional decision to reduce or stop the use of time spent on devices, says Pam Skop, LMHC, a licensed mental health counselor in New York City. But before your eye twitches thinking, “But, I have to clear my …