Unplugging in mental health means when we intentionally disconnect from things which have been occupying our mind like from digital devices or professional work-in order to have a balanced life.

Few tips and tricks to unplug and find that balance-

Set boundaries: It’s very important for us to define the work hours and disconnect from a digital devices, including a smart watches which are monitoring her heart and many other things.You can always have specific times during the day or before bedtime or on weekend when you indulge with your digital devices.

Digital detox periods: Schedule regular “digital detox” periods, which could be a few hours or an entire day, where you disconnect from the internet and your devices.
Limit social media time: Set daily or weekly time limits for social media use. Unfollow or mute accounts that may cause stress or negative emotions.
Replace screen time with activities: Will have a habit of trying to control or get rid of a habit which is unhealthy for us, but we fail to understand that we develop that unhealthy habit because we did not have any healthy habit which I liked to do. So identify hobbies or activities you enjoy and replace screen time with them.

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Practice mindfulness: Incorporate mindfulness and meditation into your routine to help you stay present and focused on the real world.
Reflect on benefits: we make a full colourful chart of all the wonderful benefits you get if you follow the discipline of unplugging, for example, reduce stress, better, sleep, less anxiety, better connections, et cetera

Unplugging is a personal journey, and the specific strategies you choose will depend on your lifestyle and needs. The practice of unplugging offers several mental health benefits, including:
Reduced stress, better sleep, enhance focus on productivity, mindfulness, better relationships, and so many other things. So get out of your digital devices, and be in the real world.
(Author: Arouba Kabir- Emotional & Mental Health professional, Founder Enso wellness)