Digital Detox Is the New Luxury: Why Indians Are Escaping Screens on Weekends

No one likes weekends that consist of mindless scrolling, and people across the country seems to be feeling the same way. Detoxing from the digital world during weekends has become common the country. On the weekends, people need to unwind from work, and the constant flooding of social media and high streaming times just doesn’t seem to help unwind.

Weekend Digital Detox: A Growing Trend in India

According to a recent report by Statista, an Indian individual spends more than five hours a day on their phone. This is resulting in the rising trend of digital detox in India. Many urban millennials and Gen Z are now adopting screen-free weekends as a casual and effective means of recharging

Some individuals opt for weekend retreats that are specifically designed as digital detox retreats in India – these places encourage slow travel and a focus on nature and meaningful interactions, as well as a lack of phone use and limited Wi-Fi access. Others prefer a digital detox at home — keeping their phones aside for a few hours, turning off notifications, and enjoying quiet mornings without screens.

Why Screen-Free Weekends Feel Like a Luxury

Notifications and scrolling through your feed can take your energy away without you even realizing it. Taking a break can help your mind. Many Indians say they sleep better, feel more relaxed, and appreciate conversations more when they have a weekend without technology. Psychologists say that having a social media break helps with concentration and reduces stress.

Even luxury resorts have begun promoting “no Wi-Fi zones” for clients who specifically want to disconnect from digital devices. However, you do not need a luxury vacation to disconnect. A walk in a park, a family lunch without phones, or reading a book next to a window are just a few ways to unplug.

Unplug to Reconnect

This weekend, attempt to keep your phone away for a few hours. Start with a small goal; perhaps you can take a break from your screen for a couple of hours this Sunday morning. The world won’t cease to exist. It may be just as renewing as a vacation to logout and enjoy life without your devices for a while.

References

• Statista – Average daily time spent on mobile devices in India

• The Indian Express – Why taking a digital detox can help your mental health

• Hindustan Times – More Indians are embracing digital detox weekends

• Luke Coutinho Official Blog – The power of switching off from technology

• American Psychological Association – Stress in America™: Impact of technology