Each day, hours are spent on cell phones wasting time away scrolling or texting. While it can be fun to sit down and watch TikTok for hours, there are lots of other options to give the brain a break from the bustle of the day.

This day is to remind people that there are other options besides scrolling that can feel like a nice break after a long day. It is encouraged that everyone checks their screen time to see how much of their day is really spent behind screens. 

This is a full 24-hour period of time that is solely based on staying away from technology and the toxicity it can bring. Screens are everywhere, TVs, computers, and cell phones are used daily without a stop or break. Unplugging from the world of all things screens is a chance to reset and do things not often thought to do. 

Instead of taking up time using cell phones, getting outside for some fresh air may feel more fulfilling. With the colder winter months, this is difficult to do, but there are many winter options that one could try. Getting some sun for a while by taking a short walk, or doing winter activities can help reduce stress and improve one’s mood. Simply getting fresh air and stretching one’s legs will improve sleep that may have been taken away from the time spent looking at a television or cell phone.

Reading is another great resource if one is in need of a brain break. Reading can introduce individuals to worlds and points of view they have not experienced before, without the negativity that surrounds social media. 

So much of daily lives now are centered around technology. People do not have to leave the house anymore to see friends and family or to work. With everything leaning towards virtual communication, connection is lost. 

Take this day to go out with friends or visit with family. Whether that be getting a cup of coffee and filling each other in on their lives or visiting at one’s house, it is an opportunity to step back from technology and speak to others face to face.  

With lots of time spent on screens, little everyday tasks or joys are forgotten. Things like cleaning out one’s closet and reorganizing or reading the large pile of books that have been shoved to the side of the room are just a few examples of all that can get done when screens are out of the picture. Even if it is just for a day, staying away from screens can be a refresher that can help with one’s mindset.