avatarSufyan Maan, M.Eng

Summary

The article provides three practical tips for a mental detox, emphasizing the importance of nature, decluttering email inboxes, and managing screen time to improve mental health and productivity.

Abstract

The article "3 Quick Tips To Do a Mental Detox" offers actionable advice for individuals seeking to declutter their minds and enhance their mental well-being. It suggests that spending time in nature can lead to happier lives and inspire fresh ideas. The second tip advises decluttering one's email inbox by reducing the influx of promotional emails, which can lead to unnecessary purchases and distractions. Lastly, it highlights the significance of being aware of one's screen time, given the average person's frequent phone interactions, and recommends using tools to monitor and reduce it. The author also shares personal experience and encourages readers to engage in 30-day challenges for a healthier lifestyle, while also inviting them to support the author's work by becoming Medium members.

Opinions

  • The author believes that nature has a powerful positive impact on mental and physical health.
  • Regular decluttering of the email inbox is presented as a method to avoid the temptation of impulsive buying and to maintain focus.
  • High screen time is seen as a potential issue, and the author suggests using apps or built-in phone features to track and limit it.
  • The article conveys the author's personal practice of these tips and their perceived effectiveness in their own life.
  • The author encourages readers to take up 30-day challenges as a way to incorporate healthy habits into their routine.
  • There is an opinion that reducing exposure to digital distractions can lead to a more productive and healthy life.
  • The author promotes their Medium membership, suggesting that it provides value to both readers and writers.

3 Quick Tips To Do a Mental Detox

Practical tips to detoxify your brain.

Photo by Robina Weermeijer on Unsplash

Undoubtedly, our mind and body constantly process food, drink, thoughts, and emotions.

When you are in doubt about taking a step back, you should take action back, and it will help you recharge and relax in the long term.

Devote some time regularly for yourself. Here are the top 3 detox tips to start.

#3 Spend time in nature

Nature has extraordinarily positive effects on our physical and mental health. Many studies show that people who spend more time in nature tend to live a happy life.

I always go for a long walk, especially if I get stuck in a complicated task at work, even in my personal life. After 20–30 minutes, my brain always helps me bring some fresh ideas to the table to tackle the situation.

#2 Declutter your inbox- get rid of unnecessary promotional emails

It’s pretty common to plug in our emails on multiple sites to get some real promotional items, discount codes, or to keep an eye on our favorite product to go on sale.

I would suggest creating a reminder instead of choosing to get an email. Maybe check biweekly or every month. We often know promotional seasons: black Friday, Xmass, holidays, etc. By doing this, we inevitably get other products and sometimes buy the things we don’t need.

#1 Pay close attention to your screen time

According to studies, an average human touches his/her phone 2617 times in 24 hours.

Maybe download an extension to see how much time you spend on unnecessary sites; I use iPhone, and it’s pretty much built to find out the screen time each day or weekly.

There are plenty of apps to help you to keep an eye on your screen time. I am sure you will be surprised to know how much time you are wasting daily.

The bottom line

Are you up for the challenge to detox your mind? The following 3 tips will help you to start to detox your brain. I also completed 9 30-day healthy challenges to live a healthy and productive life.

  • Make sure to spend time outdoors: hiking, walking, etc
  • Get rid of unnecessary promotional emails
  • Reduce your screen time

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