This is a Sign to Bask in the Luxury of a Digital Detox

Escape the endless scroll and reclaim your time with a digital detox—because the real luxury isn’t online, it’s in the life waiting beyond your screen

Words by Gabriel Padilla
March 3, 2025

Let’s be honest—we all need a vacation. But sometimes, we don’t have the luxury of taking one. From Monday to Friday (and sometimes even Saturday), we’re glued to our screens—checking emails, juggling calendars, and doomscrolling until 2 AM. The worst part? We don’t even realize it until our screen time report hits us with a brutal reality check.

Maybe it’s time to reclaim our time and indulge in the luxury of a digital detox.

Boundaries, Boundaries, Boundaries!

We’ve all been there—what starts as a quick scroll turns into a full-blown deep dive into live-selling flash sales, viral memes, and endless updates from celebrities and influencers. One minute, you’re checking notifications; the next, it’s 1 AM, and you’re still watching drama videos you never intended to see.

Setting digital boundaries isn’t about missing out—it’s about taking back control. So, take a deep breath, open that screen time app, and set a two-hour limit. Everything in life is about balance. Even the best things should come in moderation.

Do More with Reality

Ever dreamed of journaling, experimenting with oil pastels, or finally visiting that coffee shop you’ve been eyeing? Now’s the perfect time to make it happen! Scrolling through other people’s experiences is easy, but nothing compares to living out your own bucket list.

Trends come and go, but the memories you create? They’re yours to keep. You deserve experiences, not just inspiration.

Slow Down

Hustle culture feels like a rollercoaster that never slows down—just fast drops, all the time. But here’s the thing: it’s okay to pause, take a breath, and simply enjoy the ride for what it is.

Romanticizing the slow life isn’t about disconnecting from reality—it’s about moving with intention, embracing the present, and letting things unfold naturally. It’s finding comfort in your own pace and crossing the bridge when you get there. Slowing down doesn’t mean falling behind—it means honoring your own rhythm.

This One’s for Future You

When you remove the apps and put down your phone, what’s left is you—your quirks, your hobbies, the people you love, and the life you’ve built beyond the screen. A digital detox isn’t just about setting boundaries with your phone; it’s about setting goals for yourself.

So, close the apps and start living the life you want. Because real luxury? That’s found off-screen, too.