Detox diaries
Abhi Ram
Grade: 8
School: Canyon Vista Middle School
I’m Abhi Ailuri, and to stay distracted from social media platforms I practice my technical soccer ability and play my violin. My soccer practice began when I was watching TV and saw a soccer ball in front of me. I instantly started juggling it and setting new personal records. Another way I distract myself from social media is by practicing my violin. This change helped me increase my consistent practice time which led to me achieving a spot in the second-highest orchestra of my school’s symphony. The idea of distracting myself from social media started after reading real experiences from the Digital Detoxopedia. I hope this blog helps more people like me.
Mohan
12th Grade
Aspiring civil servant
Content writer
I spent my hostel days in a disciplined routine limited phone use, active sports, group study, and shared TV sessions which kept me focused and connected. At home, boredom led me into endless scrolling until I realized the stark contrast: it’s high time we recognize how unrestrained screen use harms us mentally and physically. I now keep my phone at a distance and plan activities whenever the urge arises, reclaiming clarity and productivity. I support digital detox and believe everyone should adopt healthier screen habits for the sake of our well-being.
Vennela Parchuri
QA specialist, IAG
Australia
I came across DigitalDetoxopedia while looking for ways to cut down on screen time. The website acted as a gentle nudge — a signpost pointing me towards healthier habits.
I’ve felt inspired to take small but meaningful steps: creating no-phone zones at home, scheduling regular tech-free time, and becoming more intentional about how I use my devices.
I look forward to seeing digitaldetoxopedia.com grow into a valuable resource for anyone seeking balance in a tech-heavy world.
Sai Utkarsh
Grade: 8
School: Canyon Vista Middle School
To overcome my addiction to screens, I combined my passion for robotics and soccer, two areas I’m committed to. It all started in 2022 when I first didn’t know anything about soccer and Python; then my friends and I practiced soccer for hours in the summer. In 2023, my friend Abhi and I joined the Enthuziastic Python class to start learning Python. In 2023, I used to spent hours practicing Python. Although I fell behind in 2024, I got back on track in 2025 and started my Python practice. Another way I distracted myself was robotics. After my Python classes were over, I looked forward to robotics. I knew that I wanted to build cars, smart houses, and more. I’ve shared my robotics projects on Facebook Live with Enthuziastic, demonstrating the different unique features of each project. A further way I’ve distracted myself from screens was my flute. During school, I practiced my flute for 2 hours a week. I work hard and stay dedicated to my extracurriculars: soccer, flute, and robotics. My resilience with Python, along with the hours I’ve put into robotics, soccer training, and instrument practice, reflects how hobbies can build self-reliance and sharpen focus. With this blog, I hope people will get inspired and decrease their time with screens.
Rahul
I used to scroll for hours just to fall asleep but it never really helped. One night, I ditched the screen and went for a short run instead. I came back tired, stretched a bit, and fell asleep instantly. Since then, whenever I feel the urge to scroll, I move a jog, some push-ups, anything. It tires me out in the best way and clears my mind. It’s simple, but it’s changed everything for me.
ABOUT US
Digital Detoxopedia is a quiet space created by Sahil and Diya, childhood friends who found peace through sketching, calligraphy, and music during tough times. We share our creative journey to inspire mindful breaks from digital life.
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