Tag: detox

General, Mindfulness, Technology

The Social Media Detox That Changed Everything

Corie Muldoon
The Social Media Detox That Changed Everything

The simplest way to improve your social media experience? Start removing instead of adding.

I just deleted over 2,000 Instagram followers and unfollowed 500+ accounts. Next up: Facebook friends

Here’s what I’m keeping:

  • People I genuinely know and like
  • Accounts that inspire without overwhelming
  • Connections that feel reciprocal and real

What I’m removing:

  • Random followers from years ago
  • Accounts that drain my energy
  • Anyone who fails the feel-good test

This isn’t about being exclusive or mean, it’s about being intentional. Quality connections over vanity metrics. Real relationships over random follows.

The result? I already feel lighter. My feed shows people I actually care about. My mental space feels cleaner. Instead of scrolling past hundreds of strangers, I’m seeing updates from friends and family who matter.

Social media should enhance your real relationships, not replace them with shallow connections to people you barely know or like. It’s a hard truth. Control what you can. And part of that is filtering what content you’re consuming.

Try this today:

Look at your feeds. Do you genuinely care about the people you’re seeing? If not, give unfollow.

Ready for your own digital detox?! Take it one platform at a time. 10 minute intervals going through your friends list. Instagram let’s you remove followers too if someone is following you that you don’t want.

Slow and steady progress. Peaceful warrior type shit.

Challenges, Nutrition

30-day Alcohol Detox: Reset Your Energy

Corie Muldoon

Here’s a game-changer for busy people: taking a 30-day break from alcohol can supercharge your energy, immune system, and mental clarity in ways you never expected

I just completed my own 30-day alcohol detox, and the results blew me away! Zero sluggish mornings, bouncing back from a cold in 24 hours instead of a week, and energy that stays all day long

Here’s why it works: alcohol disrupts your sleep cycles, taxes your liver, and creates inflammation throughout your body. Remove it temporarily, and your system gets a chance to truly recover

Your 30-day action plan:

  • Replace your usual drink with sparkling water and lime
  • Plan alcohol-free social activities (coffee dates, hiking, fitness classes)
  • Track your energy and sleep quality
  • Have a non-alcoholic backup ready for social situations

The benefits compound quickly: better sleep leads to more energy, which leads to better workouts, stronger immunity, and clearer thinking. It’s like hitting reset on your entire system

Try this today:

Commit to just one week alcohol-free and notice how you feel by day 7

Share your thoughts below!

Healthy Habits, Seasonal - Spring

Digital Detox for Spring: How to Refresh Your Relationship with Technology

Corie Muldoon

With spring-cleaning among us, it’s the perfect time to refresh our relationship with technology!

A digital detox. Not abandoning our devices entirely, rather creating healthier boundaries that allow technology to enhance our lives, not dominate them.

Why Spring-Clean Your Digital Life?

The average American spends over 7 hours on screens daily. This constant connection can lead to decreased productivity, disrupted sleep patterns, and diminished real-world connections. Spring offers a symbolic fresh start to reset these habits.

Your 7-Day Digital Detox Plan

Day 1: Audit Your Digital Landscape

Take inventory of your screen time across all devices. Most smartphones now have built-in tools that track usage patterns. Find your biggest time drains and the apps that leave you feeling drained rather than energized.

Days 2-3: Declutter Your Digital Space

  • Remove apps that tempt you to scroll mindlessly
  • Unsubscribe from newsletters you never read
  • Organize photos and files into clear systems
  • Clear browser bookmarks you no longer need

Days 4-5: Set Up New Boundaries

  • Set specific tech-free times (meals, first hour after waking, hour before bed)
  • Create phone-free zones in your home, especially bedrooms
  • Turn off non-essential notifications
  • Use airplane mode strategically during focus time

Days 6-7: Add Analog Alternatives

  • Rediscover physical books or magazines
  • Start a paper journal
  • Plan outdoor activities that don’t involve screens
  • Reconnect with hands-on hobbies (cooking, crafting, gardening)

Maintaining Your Refreshed Digital Life

The goal isn’t temporary abstinence but sustainable habits. After your first detox, continue to schedule regular digital-free periods. Weekly tech-free evenings or monthly digital sabbaticals can help nurture your refreshed relationship with technology.

Remember that technology should serve you, not the other way around. This spring, as nature renews itself… give yourself permission to reset your digital habits and rediscover the joy of being fully in the moment.