25 Things to Do During A Social Media Detox

When’s the last time you took a social media detox?

This summer I stepped away from social media for a little over three months. I’ll be honest with you, I didn’t miss it all during that time period. I stayed connected with family and friends through face-to-face visits, phone calls and text messages. Most importantly, I reconnected with myself and my loved ones – the ones in my four walls, as my Daddy always stresses.

What to do during a social media detox

1. Journal
2. Write “just because” letters to family and friends
3. Paint kindness rocks
4. Re-read a book that impacted your life
5. Go for a walk
6. Take a personal or professional development course
7. Declutter
8. Start a home project you’ve been procrastinating on
9. Complete a puzzle
10. Listen to your favorite music station
11. Start a garden or help in a community one
12. Volunteer
13. Spend time with a loved one
14. Go to the library
15. Write a book
16. Have a coffee (or ice cream) date
17. Complete a crossword puzzle
18. Have a meme war via group text message
19. Get crafty. (I created this tote with my Cricut Explore Air2 during my social media break – affiliate link)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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20. 20. Bake treats for others. (My neighbor loves when I take a detox. It means she’ll most likely get banana bread)
    21. Meditate
    22. Color (like in this adult coloring book found on Amazon – affiliate link)

1. 23. Listen to podcasts
   24. Be a tourist in your city
   25. Create a goal or vision board

Michelle D. Garrett is the founder of Divas With A Purpose. She focuses on sharing resources for being purposely productive; setting personal and professional goals and achieving them through daily action; and successfully running a business while focusing on your mental health. Michelle is a full-time entrepreneur who specializes in teaching female entrepreneurs how to show up consistently in their business – online and off.

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