According to a survey of 1000 Australians conducted by reviews.org, the average Aussie will spend 5.5 hours a day on their smartphone – around a third of their waking hours. The amount of screen time grows when you add computers and television. We’re swamped by electronic devices and apps.
All this screen time accumulates and may lead to eye strain, headaches, posture issues, fatigue, lack of sleep and less physical activity. We all know it would be good to do a digital detox but is it possible anymore?
Screen-time management consultant, Emily Cherkin, told the BBC that it’s hard and the cold turkey approach may not always be the best option.
“We bank with an app, read restaurant menus on phones and even sweat with exercise instructors through a screen,” says Cherkin.
“It’s so embedded in our lives, we’re setting ourselves up for failure if we say we’re going to go phone-free for a week.”
The digital detox has become like a game of chess. Careful moves and patience are required but it’s possible if you establish regular habits.
What is a digital detox?
A digital detox is when you reduce the amount of time you spend on screens or electronic devices. A digital detox can also include limiting your use of the internet and social media platforms.
Not sure where to start? Here’s a guide to kick-start a digital detox.
The joy of being unreachable
Your time is one of the most precious resources. Take it back from the devices, apps and social media platforms designed to gobble it up. Try to become unreachable. No, that doesn’t mean on a beautiful topical island, but it does sound nice if you can swing it.
Schedule time during the day when you’re unreachable. Step away from any electronic device for 30 minutes or more. Break it up across the day to make it manageable and schedule time in the morning, lunchtime and night. The chunks of tech-free time will steadily add up and help to establish a new habit. If it helps, organise tech-free activities while you’re unreachable like reading a book, physical exercise or meditation.
Where’s my phone?
It’s okay to lose your phone – if you know where it is.
When your phone is in your pocket or line of sight, it’s a pesky reminder to use it even when you have no reason to be on your phone. Remove the temptation and leave your phone behind whenever you can. Find a place to safely put your phone while you focus on activities. Hanging washing? You don’t need your phone. Cooking? You don’t need your phone. Showering? You don’t need your phone.
Turn off notifications
Even the best digital detox strategy in the world can be undone by a single ping.
We like notifications because it means we’re wanted. We feel validated. Even though most of the time a notification is from your favourite pizza place that has an amazing 2-for-1 offer. It feels like every app and computer program can send notifications and it’s an expressway to get you back on a device.
Get familiar with the notifications settings on your smartphone and computer to manage which apps can send notifications, when and why. There are so many apps that have no business sending notifications. Another good list to review is your emails. Unsubscribe from mailing lists you’re no longer interested in or businesses that spam you with content. Remember, one of these emails could lead to a ping and the fewer pings from things you don’t care about, the better.
Sweet dreams
Go without screens in the bedroom.
The presence of screens in the bedroom may interrupt the night-time routine that helps you get a decent sleep. A television may make you stay up late and get less sleep. A laptop may remind you of work and then you can’t get to sleep. Even the alarm on your smartphone is a reminder you must wake up in 8 hours and then you drift in and out of sleep-in anticipation.
Blackout zones
Set up places around your house where devices or screens aren’t allowed. The classic is: no devices at the dinner table. Extend the exclusion zone to include the backyard or the places where you want to be present and focussed. Use the same set of rules for social occasions like going out for dinner or attending events. Do you really need to have your phone out for the entirety of a Taylor Swift concert? Nope.
Say no-fi to the WiFi
Turn off the WiFi. Simple. Like notifications, it’s a gateway to using a screen or device. When there’s no WiFi you’re less likely to be tempted and all you have to do is flick a switch.
Establish days or times when the WiFi gets switched off, like No WiFi Wednesdays or no WiFi after 8pm. Start small and work your way into a WiFi-free routine that works best for you.
The digital detox is still possible but don’t go too hard too early. It’s all about establishing realistic habits that will win you back your time.
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The secret to making healthy food taste delicious.
Turkey burgers with jalapeño mayo recipe
Perfectly juicy burgers with a spicy twist.
Mumma’s barley stew recipe
A warming, nourishing root vegetable stew.
How to drink alcohol more safely
The Alcohol and Drug Foundation's Geoff Munro explains.
Can playing like a child make you a better adult?
Why we should all make time for dreaming and playing.
Chicken panzanella with basil vinaigrette recipe
A tasty mix of barbecued chicken, zucchini and capsicum.
Beetroot bliss balls recipe
A super sneaky way to get some veggies.
How to have a mindful work day
Find moments of calm and clarity, even on the busiest days
Can social media ruin your social life?
What’s social media doing to your mental state?
Tofu and edamame san choy bau recipe
Fresh, fun and tasty parcels.
Banana shake and banana pancakes recipe
Two breakfast treats in one, made with fruity goodness.
Beef, shiitake and spring onion risotto recipe
An easy and satisfying risotto, full of flavour.
Roasted capsicum recipe
A simple side dish, or delicious in sandwiches or pasta.
Veggie-packed penne pasta salad with smoked salmon recipe
Add loads of fresh veggies for a delicious pasta dish.
Chemo at home: Liam's story
For Liam, having chemo at home has made all the difference.
Stove-baked weekend eggs recipe
A warming weekend breakfast, full of energising protein.
The best healthy snacks for work
Try these dietitian-approved ideas for a quick energy boost.
Does calling home make you more homesick?
Here are tips to deal with feeling homesick.
What happens when you cut down on meat?
How does cutting down on meat affect your health?
Thai noodle salad with marinated tofu recipe
A rainbow-bright noodle dish, packed with flavour.
How to cope with losing a pet
When a loved pet dies, the grief you feel is very real.
Banana smoothie bowl recipe
Whip up this delicious, nourishing breakfast.
Banana, date and almond protein balls recipe
A peanut-buttery energy boost.
How can you relieve dry eyes?
What causes dry eyes and how to deal
How do our eyes change at each life stage?
Like the rest of the body, our eyes change as we get older.
Bang bang chicken salad recipe
This salad is fresh, light and crunchy.
How to eat mindfully
Slow down your eating and really enjoy each bite.
Eggs eleven recipe
Avocado, shredded cabbage and tahini dressing - delicious.
Chia kiwi pops recipe
A super easy, naturally sweet snack or dessert.
Satay tofu rice paper rolls recipe
Fresh and crunchy, perfect for a warm night.
Can you reverse the impact of a poor diet?
Professor David Cameron-Smith says it’s not too late.
Should you be worried about seeing floating spots?
Here's what you should know about eye floaters.
Massaman chicken and vegetable curry with rice recipe
This simple curry will fast become a family favourite.
Chicken skewers with carrot, beet and apple salad recipe
Fresh and tasty skewers with a colourful salad.
Pork and peanut tacos recipe
A mouthwatering feast with rich peanut sauce.
BMI calculator
Use our BMI Calculator tool to find out how health your weight is in relation to your height.
Healthy Friday night fish and chips recipe
A deliciously light alternative to a takeaway favourite.
The 7 keys to setting effective goals
Creating an action plan may be simpler than you think.
Revealing the top 100 pet names of 2017
Revealing the top 100 pet names of 2017
Can your personality and habits change after 30?
New year, new you?
Banana pops recipe
Get creative with toppings for these sweet little popsicles.
Roasted vegetables and giant couscous salad recipe
A hearty, veggie-filled salad.
Fun ways to keep your pet fit
A walk in the park isn't the only way to get moving.
Protein salad with a punch recipe
A powerful, delicious salad to get you fueled up.
Your complete guide to choosing comfortable flat shoes
Podiatrist Emily Smith shares some expert tips.
Banana breakfast smoothie three ways recipe
Choose your flavour with these delicious smoothies.
Dating someone new? How to talk about mental health
How to talk mental health with the person you’re dating
Mini-guide to gut health
what to eat, what to avoid and how to find the balance
Should I tell my boss I have a mental health condition?
What you need to know and how to talk about it.
Swiped out: Are dating apps hurting your mental health?
Are dating apps harming us more than they’re helping us?
Pear-quinoa porridge recipe
This delicious porridge balances sweet with healthy.
The best places to travel in Vietnam
Vietnam is full of timeless beauty to discover.
The best food to fuel your fitness training
Sports dietitian Tim McMaster shares his formula.
How to care for contact lenses
Tips from prevention to long-term solutions
Red beef and vegetable curry with fresh herbs recipe
Adam Liaw makes Asian cuisine easy with this bold curry.
How to care for your feet as you get older
Your feet need loving care, especially as you get older,
Is this the reason you're not losing weight?
Insulin resistance can make it hard to lose weight.
Spring quinoa risotto recipe
Spring quinoa risotto is a lighter risotto recipe
7 delicious native Australian foods to get to know
Add these local superfoods your dishes.
Easy ways to recharge your morning routine
Wake up bright and early and get more from your mornings.
Oats and barley berry crumble recipe
This easy crumble is the perfect winter comfort.
Understanding your dog's body language
Ever wondered what your furry bestie was trying to tell you?
What's your cat really trying to tell you?
Ever wondered what your furry bestie was trying to tell you?
Baked fish with thyme and fennel seed crust recipe
A delicious fish recipe from the CSIRO Low Carb Diet.
Is there a mind-gut connection?
More research suggests eating well may help lift your mood.
Roasted cauliflower and macadamia salad recipe
The salty crunch of nuts makes this salad a real delight.
9 tips to make training your dog easy
Veterinarian Dr Amanda Chin shares her secrets.
Does your pet have separation anxiety?
Here are the warning signs – and how you can help.
Rainbow salad recipe
A beautiful salad to brighten your day.
How to stay healthy on a vegetarian or vegan diet
Plant-based diets can be great for you if you do it right.
Lamb backstrap with pomme purée recipe
A lamb dish to impress your friends.
5 natural tips for better skin (that don’t cost the earth)
The holistic guide to clearer skin
Goal setting 101: A psychologist's hacks
The science-backed secrets to getting the results you want.
A second chance at love: Why adopt an older pet
Why you might consider adopting an older pet.
Tomato and capsicum soup recipe
Nothing says comfort like a warm bowl of soup.
Summer stonefruit breakfast jars recipe
Fresh and juicy breakfast treats.
5 tips for enjoying Malaysian street food (without getting sick)
Sample delicious Malaysian flavours to your heart's content.
10 useful Māori words and phrases for travelling in New Zealand
Your handy Māori cheat sheet.
Living thoughtfully: Matt and Lentil
How to grow, cook, preserve, trade and live well.
What vaccinations do I need for Malaysia?
A short list of the most relevant diseases to immunise against when travelling to Malaysia.
Best ways to travel around New Zealand
See the best ways to travel around New Zealand in our guide. A car, bus, plane or scenic train trip - there's always an option for you!
5 essential things to do before travelling to the USA
The USA can be a little different to other countries. Here’s how to prepare.
Mind games
Awarded memory champion Tansel Ali can memorise entire phone books.
Bringing your new pet home
Make sure your new furry friend settles in without a hitch.
Grilled snapper, charred corn, almond and buckwheat tabouli recipe
Fresh, seasonal and always tasty.
Spanish chargrilled capsicum salad recipe
Authentic and fresh, perfect served on toasted bread.
5 tips for choosing the right pet for you
Pets bring so much love into your life – but choosing one is a big decision. Here are some things to consider.
Travelling with your pet – or leaving them behind
Making travel plans as a pet owner takes a little extra thinking. Here’s how to keep your furry friend happy and safe, whatever you choose.
How often should you poo?
What's normal? Dietitian Simone Austin shares how to improve your diet for movement and frequency.
The history of the condom
Where did the condom first come from? Throughout history attitudes about their use have changed.
5 signs you might need to see a podiatrist
Are you experiencing any of these foot problems?
7 apps to make you happier
Apps to improve your lifestyle
Barbecued bananas recipe
This delicious banana recipe is easy whip up in no time
7 ways yoga can help you beat stress
Recharge your mind and stretch out your body
Watermelon smoothie recipe
Sweet and refreshing melon smoothie
Risoni salad with asparagus, zucchini, lemon and ricotta recipe
A light meal bursting with flavour
10 quick, delicious, healthy breakfast ideas
Ideas for the most important meal of the day
Vermicelli noodle salad with Thai chilli dressing recipe
A healthy thai vermicelli salad recipe packed with flavour
Do you really need vitamin supplements?
Should everyone be taking vitamin supplements?
Cauliflower and chickpea salad recipe
A recipe from Melbourne's Alimentari
The secret to making high heels more comfortable
You don't have to choose between your favourite heels and comfort
How many kilojoules should you eat per day?
Use our daily energy kilojoules calculator
How to keep your liver healthy
Give your liver some loving care
CareComplete: Support for chronic health conditions
How Medibank helps members with chronic health conditions
Spicy pumpkin and lentil soup recipe
A creamy vegetarian soup with Indian inspiration
Laser eye surgery alternatives
6 alternatives to laser eye surgery
Why gum health matters
Gum health is linked to more than you’d think
Pea and ham soup recipe
Classic pea and ham soup recipe
Veggie fritters recipe
A fast and easy veggie fritter recipe
How to deal with uncertainty
How surrendering to uncertainty can be positive
Protect your hearing
Steps you should be taking to prevent hearing loss
What I learned from a month without sugar
Medibank member Kamna shares her sugar-free story
How to quit smoking
You know it’s hard - but it’s time to try again
The challenge to end childhood obesity
Medibanks commitment to growing healthy kids
6 ways to beat menstrual cravings
Got chocolate cravings? Here's why
Why we should eat more mussels
Mussels have health benefits and are easy to cook
6 ways exercise changes your brain
Here's why you should make your brain sweat
Eat and play in New Zealand
Pristine water and organic eats await
Shredded chicken, brown rice and corn with miso dressing recipe
Shredded chicken and brown rice with miso dressing
What kids should eat on sports days
A guide for feeding kids who play sport
7 Reasons Why Dogs Make the Best Pets
Science backed reasons to love your pooch.
Why dog owners need pet insurance
Ease your pain when your dog needs help
How much of each nutrient do you need?
Guide and calculator of essential nutrient intake
Spiced tofu and beetroot salad recipe
Vegetarian butcher Suzy Spoon shares tofu recipe.
Orthorexia: When healthy becomes too healthy
What’s orthorexia and how to spot the signs
What is antibiotic resistance?
Busting myths of antibiotics
Ultimate roasted vegetables recipe
A recipe for the ultimate roasted vegetables
Teeth care for kids
Healthy baby teeth equals healthy adult teeth
5 ways to keep your brain sharp
Professional tips for top brain care
How to meditate
Carry mindfulness throughout your day
Mindful in May
Turn daily meditation into water for those in need
Hunger, appetite and cravings – what's the difference?
Difference between hunger, appetite and cravings
Food for men's fertility
Follow these 3 key dietary changes
Healthy kids' lunchbox ideas
Try these great ideas
Laser eye surgery: 10 things you might not know
Dr Michael Lawless explains
Herbed Buckwheat with Brown Rice and Quinoa Recipe
Herbed grain mix recipe
How to prevent eye injuries
Tips from an Ophthalmic surgeon
Diet for type 2 diabetes
The lowdown on diets for diabetics
5 ways to protect your eyes this summer
OPSM’s top summer eye care tips
Decoding food labels
A dietician's tips for breaking labels down
6 reasons to practise yoga
Feel calmer, stronger and more energised
6 soft drink alternatives
Top tips for kicking the soft drink habit
Warm Middle Eastern herb salad recipe
Welcome summer with Matt Preston's tasty recipe
How tryptophan helps you sleep better
Foods that are known to help you sleep
White bean and thyme dip recipe
Recipe for cannellini bean dip with thyme
How to prevent hearing loss
Raising community awareness on hearing impairment
Preventing type 2 diabetes
Persevering with prevention
Caring for ageing eyes
Educate yourself on eye disease and care
5 cold and flu remedies
A dietitian's advice for soothing symptoms
Choosing a pet dog
Deciding which breed’s right for you
7 ways pets make you healthier
The facts behind your furry relationships
How to spend your extra hour this weekend
7 Ideas to get you going
Mindful eating
Tips for mindful eating
How to manage arthritis
Developing your treatment plan
7 ways to prevent cavities
A dentist’s guide to healthy teeth
Show your pet some Valentine’s Day love
Ideas for giving your pet some special treatment
How to treat head lice
Here’s what you need to know
How to enrich your life through volunteering
Seven organisations that need your help
5 tips for mindfulness at work
Mindfulness makes the workplace less stressful
Dogs on show
Behind the scenes at the Royal Melbourne Dog Show
Finding the purrfect feline friend
Considerations before getting a new cat
What you can do to reduce your risk of dementia
There are steps to reduce risk of dementia
Protect your pet this summer
Protecting your pets in the summer is important
Unpacking the role of a dietitian
Medibank member gets advice from a dietitian
Becoming a pet owner
Information about becoming a pet owner
The many benefits of volunteering
When you volunteer, the good doesn't stop there. Research has found that those who give their time for something are usually happier and healthier than those who don’t.
Are the winter blues real?
Simple ways to boost your mood in winter.
How to stop clenching and grinding your teeth
Waking up with a sore jaw? Clenching your teeth during the day? Find out what causes teeth grinding and how to stop it, including sleep hygiene, stress management techniques and mouthguards.
5 immune-boosting habits to start today
When it comes to supporting our immune health, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach for getting it right. Instead, try these different, daily habits, and take a holistic approach to immune health.
How to set up your bedroom for better sleep
The sleep experts share some secrets.
Can secrets make us sick?
From the trivial and harmless to the significant and treacherous, there are all kinds of secrets. But why do we keep them, and what’s the cost to our mental health?
5 healthy habits (and how to keep them)
New Year's resolutions are easy to make and hard to keep. Discover how to make healthy habits for 2024.
How to feel more connected this festive season
Feeling stressed or lonely this festive season?
Life’s a beach
If you want to take it easy at the beach, start by making the trip easier on yourself. Cameron Williams reveals the discoveries that made his time at the beach more enjoyable.
Learn how small bursts of movement can have a positive impact on employee wellbeing
Learn how small bursts of movement can have a positive impact on employee wellbeing.
How to keep your pet cool in summer
The pet safety tips you need to know for hot days.
How to create a gratitude ritual
Learn how to create a gratitude ritual and incorporate it into your daily routine. Discover how acknowledging moments of appreciation can boost your mental wellbeing.
How to make self-care part of your routine
Self-care isn’t selfish.
Kilojoules Calculator: How many KJ should you eat?
Use our kilojoules calculator to work out your daily budget whether it's for weight loss or to manage your weight.