Unplug & Reconnect: 7 Beautiful Ways to Embrace a Digital Detox This Summer
- Stacy Swan
- Jun 20
- 4 min read
Imagine... No pings. No scroll holes. Just a breeze through the trees, a book in your lap, and your feet in the grass. That’s the energy of Summer 2025—a season to reset your nervous system, reconnect with your senses, and fully live your days, not just log them.
If you’ve been feeling burned out, overstimulated, or just off, this is your invitation to step away from screens and into something slower, richer, and more real.
Let’s explore 7 beautiful ways to embrace a digital detox this summer, inspired by trending searches on Pinterest—from nature bathing and book retreats to garden-core interiors and grounding rituals.
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7 Ways to Embrace a Digital Detox this Summer
1. Practice Nature Bathing: Let the Outdoors Heal You
Nature bathing (also known as Shinrin-yoku in Japan) is the practice of immersing yourself in nature with the intention to restore calm and clarity. No phones, no podcasts, just your presence.
Benefits of Nature Bathing:
Lowers cortisol and anxiety
Improves sleep quality
Boosts creativity and focus
Strengthens your immune system
Try this:
Find a quiet green space, forest trail, or local garden. Leave your phone behind or switch to airplane mode. Walk slowly. Notice textures, colors, sounds. Sit by a tree and breathe deeply. That’s it.
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2. Plan a DIY Book Retreat (No Plane Tickets Required)
Who says you need a passport to retreat? Turn your weekend into a soul-refreshing getaway with a DIY book retreat at home—or better yet, in a backyard, forest cabin, or farmhouse bed and breakfast.
How to create your own:
Choose a book that inspires reflection (memoirs, fiction, or poetry all work!)
Set a time window: a few hours or a full weekend
Create a cozy reading nook with pillows, candles, and tea
Pair reading with journaling, gentle yoga, or simply sitting with the words
Bonus: Invite a friend or host a mini book club outside. Summer book retreats can be solo or social—just keep it screen-free.
3. Embrace Farmhouse & Cottagecore Living
You don’t need a literal cottage to lean into the farmhouse-core vibe. Pinterest users are searching for ways to infuse their space with earthy, vintage charm that slows the pace of life.
Decor swaps to try:
Add thrifted trinket shelves or antique dishware to your kitchen
Bring in natural materials like linen, wicker, and wood
Start a small herb garden—even a windowsill basil plant counts!
Style your space with soft lighting, dried flowers, or a cozy throw
Moodboard idea:
Create a digital detox vision board with your ideal summer home aesthetic—farmhouse porch, garden stand, book nook, flower kitchen. You’re crafting not just a look but a feeling.
4. Start a Morning Detox Ritual
Your digital detox doesn’t have to be dramatic. It can start with how you greet your day. Before reaching for your phone, try a simple ritual to ground and nourish you.
Here’s a 15-minute morning flow:
2 minutes: Deep breathing or gentle stretches
5 minutes: Make tea or lemon water and sip in silence
5 minutes: Journaling with a single prompt
3 minutes: Step outside or open a window and notice the day
Need support? The Mindful Pause journal offers 30 days of guided prompts to help you start or deepen your daily practice.
5. Slow Down with a Tea Ceremony
A mindful tea break is more than just a drink—it’s a return to presence. Inspired by ancient rituals, this practice lets you engage all five senses while preparing and sipping a warm (or iced!) cup.
Try this:
Choose a calming herbal blend like lavender-mint or lemon balm
Brew slowly and intentionally
Pour into your favorite mug
Sit in stillness and savor each sip
Optional add-ons: Use this time to read a few pages, reflect on your day, or simply be.
Ready to start journaling? Check out these 10 prompts that can help you to get started: Journaling Prompts that Can Shift your Perspective.
6. Journal Without Judgment
Digital detoxing often stirs up thoughts we’ve been too distracted to feel. Writing them down can help you release, process, and realign.
Prompt to try today:
"What part of myself have I been neglecting while I’ve been constantly ‘on’?”
You can free-write for 5–10 minutes, or use a structured guide like The Story Within to reflect on your journey in deeper, more personal ways.
7. Create Tech-Free Evenings
Evenings are sacred. Use the last hour of your day to unplug with intention and nourish yourself before sleep.
Ideas:
Light a candle and read by soft light
Set your phone to Do Not Disturb after 8 PM
Take a bath with herbs or essential oils
Try gentle yoga or meditation
Journal before bed instead of scrolling
Over time, this helps reset your nervous system and invites deeper, more restorative sleep.
Looking for some gentle yoga poses before bed? Check out these gentle yoga poses to help you find calm on the mat: Gentle Yoga Poses for Stress and Anxiety.
Your Digital Detox Starts Here
You don’t have to go completely off-grid to feel more grounded—you just have to be willing to take one step at a time.
Whether you begin by taking a walk without your phone, planning a mini book retreat, or brewing your tea with more intention, you’re building a more mindful summer—one unplugged moment at a time.
Want support on your journey?
Download our free “Digital Detox Vision Board Kit”
Explore our wellness journals: The Mindful Pause | The Grounded Flow | The Story Within
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