In honor of Mental Health Month, we’re sharing five practical digital wellness tips that can help you reset, refocus, and take better care of your mental space. These aren’t about ditching your devices, they’re about using them with more intention so you can be more present, productive, and well.
- Set Boundaries Around Screen Time
In a hyperconnected world, one of the most powerful things you can do is simply set limits. Try defining work hours and sticking to them—log off when the day ends. Avoid checking emails in bed or jumping into group chats over the weekend. Even carving out 30–60 minutes each evening without screens can lower stress levels, improve sleep, and restore your attention span.
If your role requires lots of screen time, consider using tools like screen time trackers or app limiters to hold yourself accountable. Most importantly, communicate your boundaries to your team or family—people respect clarity.
When you build digital walls, you’re not cutting off connection; you’re creating space to recharge and show up more fully, both online and off. - Be Mindful of Your Digital Habits
It’s easy to fall into patterns with technology without realizing it. How often are you scrolling just to fill space? Are you opening apps out of habit rather than intention?
Digital mindfulness is about noticing these tendencies and asking, “Is this serving me right now?” One helpful exercise is to track how you use your devices for a day or two—no judgment, just observation. You might be surprised at what you learn.
Try replacing passive scrolling with a more active activity: listening to a podcast during a walk, or journaling with a digital pen instead of typing on your phone.
Mindfulness doesn’t mean becoming rigid; it means being more conscious about how your time and attention are spent. In the same way we mind what we eat or how we move, being thoughtful about how we use tech leads to a healthier, more balanced digital lifestyle. - Disconnect to Reconnect
You don’t have to go off the grid to reconnect with what matters most—but carving out time to be fully present with people, projects, or even yourself is crucial.
Whether it’s putting your phone in another room during dinner, taking a no-tech lunch break, or going on a weekend hike without devices, intentional disconnection allows you to reconnect with your values, your energy, and your relationships.
These moments of stillness help reset your nervous system and create emotional margin in a fast-paced world. You’ll likely find that conversations feel richer, creativity flows easier, and stress levels drop.
Consider scheduling your offline time just like a meeting—because in reality, it’s one of the most important appointments you’ll keep all week. - Turn Off Notifications (and Clear the Digital Clutter)
Dings, pings, and pop-ups can fragment your focus and add a low-grade anxiety you don’t even realize is there. Start by turning off non-essential notifications—social media, app reminders, even email alerts if you check it manually.
The goal is to regain control of your attention instead of reacting all day long. Next, take 15 minutes to clean up your inbox or delete unused apps. Even a quick declutter can improve your mental clarity.
Unread emails piling up? Archive what you don’t need, create folders for what you do, and set up simple filters to stay organized.
A tidy digital space is like a tidy desk—it gives your brain room to think. These small changes add up fast, and you’ll find yourself feeling more in control and less drained by the constant buzz of your devices. - Prioritize Self-Care Over Productivity
Tech can help us achieve more—but it can also push us into “always-on” mode, where productivity becomes the default and rest feels like a luxury.
This Mental Health Month, try reframing rest as a key part of your workflow. Whether it’s stepping away for a 15-minute walk, taking a proper lunch break, or giving yourself screen-free time before bed, you’re not slacking—you’re investing in your long-term well-being.
Self-care might also mean saying no to extra Zoom calls or blocking off time for deep work instead of multitasking. Consider using tools that support this rhythm—like calendar buffers or task batching—to create a healthier balance between effort and recovery.
When you care for yourself, you’re not only more focused and efficient—you’re also modeling what sustainable leadership looks like.
Final Thoughts
Taking care of your digital well-being isn’t just good for you, it’s good for your team, your family, and your mission. Technology should support the life you’re building, not interrupt it. This Mental Health Month let’s challenge ourselves to be more mindful, more present, and more intentional with the tools we rely on every day.
