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How & Why You Should Have A Digital Detox/Declutter

2/23/2017

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In our current generation, there is no denying that A LOT of our time is spent online, we are the digital generation. And whilst I love it - how could I not - my blog wouldn't be here with-out it? It also has its draw-backs. Although hard to accept/admit I can honestly say that I know I spend to much time living through a screen, rather than actually living. Its a powerful thing to hear/think and also quite a scary thought. I have decided to put some focus recently into spending less time in front of a screen,  but also finding ways of cutting back the time I NEED to spend there. Here are my thoughts. 

UNSUBSCRIBE

Although slightly hypocritical as it will probably take you a good few hours in front of a screen before saving yourself time. But one of the most satisfying things I have done this year is unsubscribing from those pesky e-mail subscriptions that you either 1. Didn't even bloody sign up to or 2. Aren't your cup of tea anymore. Some brands bombard you with emails, meaning wasting your time every day sifting through, deleting and finding important ones. Unsubscribing is pretty liberating and trust me you won't regret it!

TIME-OUT

At the risk of sounding like your secondary school teacher here, create a phone-bank and use it. In the evening and when you are ready to snuggle down on the sofa, put your phone *on silent* and out of site and out of mind for AT LEAST an hour. Spend this time wisely doing something you enjoy. Spend QUALITY time with loved ones with out your latest Instagram "likes" number distracting you, read a book, take a lush bath, go for a walk, prepare food for tomorrow. ANYTHING except sitting and scrolling! 

UN-FOLLOW/UN-FRIEND

If there is an Instagram account you don't interact with or don't find the account interesting anymore, unfollow it. If you still have people on Facebook you met at a party in 2006 and haven't spoken to them since and/or don't plan on ever speaking to again - un-friend them! Why do you want to see pictures of a strangers aunties 60th birthday or their pet dogs new trick? Remove immediately.
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Turn Off Push Notifications

This is a super handy tip I have recently started utilising on my iPhone. I'm not sure how it works across other devices, but I am sure there must be a way. Are you ever in the middle of doing something and then your phone buzzes, ooh an Instagram comment, ooh a tweet, I must check that straight away. Well no, you don't need to check it straight away. It's just a habit. I have turned off "push notifications" on most of my apps - this means that when I have time to check Instagram, I can. When I have time to sit down and check/reply to emails I can. It means that you are putting your life  before your digital life. I couldn't recommend it more!

Clear Your Camera Roll & Apps

First of all, is there ANYTHING more annoying in the universe than seeing "Storage full - cannot take photo" No, no there isn't. Once a month go through your camera roll and delete duplicate images or screenshots you no longer want. You'll be surprised of things you have screen-shot and forgotten about - most of which you would probably never want to see the light of day! Then back up the photographs you do want to keep to a computer or iCloud. Following this and to clear that extra bit more space go through your apps and delete any you haven't used (unfortunately for me this was this Nike running app - guilty).
Do you fancy having a spring-clean of your digital life?
​Georgie xo


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Amina link
2/23/2017 09:55:23 am

I can relate to this on so many levels! I need a spring clean of my life at the moment! I need to unfollow people but feel bad if I do for some reason but my feed is so clogged it just gives me a headache. I totally agree with switching notifications off I have done this myself and also not being on the phone before bed. As bloggers we can be on social media for hours through out the day and sometimes we just need a break!

Amina xx | www.AliandHer.com

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Hayley link
2/23/2017 11:45:30 am

I love this post so much! I definitely need to have a good de-clutter of my online life. I especially to unsubscribe from the emails that are driving me mad! Fab post and fab post idea!
Love,
Hayley xxx

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Laura link
2/23/2017 12:26:39 pm

This is such a good idea, I am definitely going to be doing this soon! I think I desperately need a clear out of my social media and then a nice little break (might actually get something done then lol). xx

www.laura-simone.com

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Rosie link
2/23/2017 01:14:06 pm

I cannot relate to this enough. I need more storage on my phone I hate being told there's none!

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rachel link
2/23/2017 01:15:54 pm

Love this post! I totally need to have a social media declutter! 🙊 Fab post :) xxxx
Rachel | www.rachelxblog.com

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Kara link
2/23/2017 02:03:47 pm

YES YES YES. The only one I struggle with is the un-follow/un-friend one, particularly when they follow you on insta, twitter whatever. I feel mean but I need to just do it because its not that I don't like the person, just their feed isn't my cup of tea! I recently put all my pics onto my computer and seriously, never known relief like it!

Kara
www.spreadthesparkle.co.uk

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Lee-Ann link
2/23/2017 02:07:53 pm

Very good post and I totally agree with you here! I spend so much time on my phone and social media apps. I tell myself I want to read more and when I have some relaxing time before bed, all I do is grab my phone and flick through snapchat stories and every other social media I'm on. It does surprisingly take up so much of our time. Some good tips here :)
Lee-Ann x

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Emma link
2/23/2017 02:37:47 pm

It's so easy to spend ages on ur phone whilst the rest of the world passes you by. Whenever we go abroad I never check my social media accounts...& it doesn't take long to not miss it!!!
Em x
http://happywiseowl.com

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Serena
2/23/2017 10:07:05 pm

Love this post! I need to go through my emails and unsubscribe the ones I don't really need!

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Leah - Devoted To Pink link
2/24/2017 09:43:12 am

A few months ago I turned off all notifications on my phone apart from work emails and it was the best thing I did! My phone was constantly going off with tweets/ Insta notifications and it was so distracting. I've since turned my whatsapp notifications back on as I missing some important ones, but that's it. I still need to take more time away from my phone though! x

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Naya link
2/26/2017 03:40:03 pm

I couldn't agree more! Especially about decluttering your phone and unsubscribing from account you don't interact with - saves so much time for people, who actually like to chat to you! Loved this post xx

Naya // www.partyparrotblog.com

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Ela link
3/6/2017 05:41:36 am

I like to go through my camera roll and declutter old photos that I don't enjoy looking at anymore - gives me a sense of control! I also like to unfollow people on social media if their posts aren't relevant to my tastes.

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Isobel
3/10/2017 07:51:17 am

Sounds like it's about time I sorted my iPod out with the apps I don't use! I'm pretty good with keeping my camera roll space not piled up, so this is a no brainier for me :)

Isobel x

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Kathy link
10/8/2017 12:33:12 am

Haha I'm so guilty of having people on Facebook that I'm not even sure how I know. Way too time consuming to delete them all though !!

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