Ever felt like your brain is buzzing nonstop from scrolling? That was me a few days ago — always refreshing, checking, replying, liking... until I finally said: “Okay, that's it. I'm taking a 24-hour break from social media.” And wow, the difference was real.

Let me walk you through my little experiment👇

📵 The Decision: Why I Did It

Honestly, I didn't plan this as a grand challenge. I was just mentally tired. One moment I was laughing at memes, the next I was comparing my life with someone else's beach trip. That emotional rollercoaster? Not fun. I needed space to breathe without notifications. So I put my phone on airplane mode, deleted the apps (don't worry, they came back later), and promised myself: no social media for 24 hours.

🌞 Morning: The Twitchy Thumbs

The first few hours were rough. I kept instinctively unlocking my phone like a reflex. I didn't realize how often I reached for Instagram or TikTok out of habit. I even caught myself clicking the spot where the app used to be 😅.

But by breakfast, something started shifting. I had my toast and coffee without distractions. I looked outside instead of at a screen. It felt... oddly peaceful.

🕛 Afternoon: Real Productivity Kicked In

This part shocked me. With no Instagram breaks or random scrolling, I actually got through my to-do list faster than usual. Emails? Replied. Desk? Cleaned. Water? Drank.

I even had time to read two chapters of a book I've been “reading” for two months. I felt more focused, less anxious. It was like my brain had extra breathing room.

🌙 Evening: Real Conversations, Real Rest

Usually my evenings = couch + scrolling. But this time, I called my friend and we chatted for an hour (yes, a real voice call!). I cooked dinner without pausing every 5 minutes to check my phone.

And bedtime? I fell asleep faster. My mind wasn't buzzing with reels and random updates. It was just... calm.

💡 What I Learned

✨ Most of my scrolling is habit, not joy

✨ My mood actually got better without constant comparison

✨ I had more time — like, real quality time

✨ One day offline = mental reset I didn't know I needed

📲 Would I Do It Again?

100% YES.

I'm not quitting social media forever, but doing this once a week might become my new Sunday thing. It's like hitting the reset button for my brain.

So, Lykkers — have you ever tried a digital detox? Or are you thinking about trying it? Let me know in the comments 🫶

Let's take care of our minds as much as we take care of our feeds 💛