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7 Simple Steps to Achieve True Digital Wellbeing

In a digitally thriving nation like India, where over 881 million people are active internet users (IAMAI, 2023), technology is deeply interwoven into daily life. From online classes to UPI payments, digital platforms are indispensable. However, this rapid adoption comes with rising concerns over mental fatigue, phone dependency, and digital burnout—especially among youth and working professionals.


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A 2022 survey by LocalCircles revealed that 71% of Indian respondents felt they were spending too much time on screens, with many citing disrupted sleep and poor attention span as key concerns. The pressure of constant WhatsApp messages, social media updates, and remote work meetings has led to increased digital stress across urban and rural settings alike.


Culturally, India places a high value on mindfulness, rest, and community connection—all of which are at risk when digital habits become compulsive. Achieving digital wellbeing in India, therefore, also means returning to these roots: conscious living, collective balance, and self-discipline.

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7 Simple Steps to Achieve Digital Wellbeing


1. Track Time with Awareness, Not Guilt


Use built-in tools like Digital Wellbeing (Android) or Screen Time (iOS) to reflect on your app usage. Identify where you can replace digital time with something intentional—like evening snacks with family, a book, or pranayama.


2. Reinforce Family and Device Boundaries


Many Indian households blur the lines between work and home. Set digital curfews—no screens during meals, prayer time, or one hour before bed. Encourage children and elders alike to follow shared family rules.


3. Say No to Notification Overload


Disable unnecessary app alerts—especially for apps like Swiggy, Instagram, or Flipkart. Prioritize SMS and calls for essential communication and let go of the “always online” mindset.


4. Clean Your Digital Clutter


Just as we do annual Diwali cleaning, do a digital cleanse—unsubscribe from spam emails, remove redundant apps, and unfollow content that doesn’t serve you mentally or emotionally.


5. Make Space for Screen-Free Rituals


Incorporate daily tech-free routines such as morning walks, yoga, spiritual practices, or community volunteering. These restore calm and create meaningful offline engagement.


6. Use Tech with Sankalp (Intention)


Before picking up your phone, ask yourself, Why am I using it? Be mindful of whether it's boredom, habit, or urgency. This helps reframe your relationship with screens from reactive to responsive.


7. Let Technology Serve You, Not the Other Way Around India’s vast tech ecosystem offers apps for guided meditation (TGHC App), yoga (book your slot for online yoga class), and even digital stepcount challenges. Leverage these tools to create balance and wellbeing.

Conclusion


In India’s fast-evolving digital ecosystem, true digital wellbeing is about harmonizing modern tech with ancient wisdom. By making mindful shifts in how we interact with screens, we preserve our mental peace, strengthen relationships, and lead more intentional, fulfilling lives.


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