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Why I Tried a Phone-Free Weekend in 2025 (And Why You’ll Want To Too)

If you had told me in 2023 that by 2025, it would be trendy to turn off your phone for an entire weekend — I would’ve laughed.

I mean, we live on our phones. They wake us up, entertain us, track our steps, and remind us to hydrate.

But somewhere along the way, the constant connection started to feel exhausting.

And in early 2025, a small but growing trend caught my eye: Phone-Free Weekends.

I decided to try it. And honestly? It might be one of the best things I’ve done for my mind, my relationships, and my sense of peace.

Why Phone-Free Weekends Are Back

With screen time reaching record highs and attention spans shrinking, people are craving disconnection.

Studies this year have shown:

Average screen time hit 7.3 hours/day

83% of people check their phones within 5 minutes of waking up

67% of young adults feel anxious without their phone nearby

So it makes sense that taking intentional breaks is becoming a self-care staple.

What I Did Instead

On my phone-free weekend, I:

Left my phone in a drawer Friday night

Used an old-school alarm clock

Wrote in a notebook instead of scrolling Twitter

Went for a walk without headphones

Read a book cover to cover

Had actual face-to-face conversations

Took photos with an old instant camera

It felt weird at first. Then… unbelievably good.

The Benefits I Didn’t Expect

Deeper Sleep — No late-night scrolling = restful nights Better Focus — My brain felt clearer, less scattered Real Conversations — I listened better without notifications buzzing Reduced Anxiety — No doomscrolling or FOMO Time Felt Slower (In the Best Way)

I realized how much of my day was being chewed up by mindless phone checks.

Tips If You Want to Try It

Start small: Try Saturday afternoon to Sunday morning

Tell close friends/family so they don’t worry

Use a physical book, not an e-reader

Go for a walk without music or podcasts

Notice how your body and mind feel by Sunday evening

You don’t need to delete social media or move to a cabin in the woods. You just need a little space.

Why It’s Trending in 2025

This year’s biggest wellness themes are:

Slow living

Digital minimalism

Intentional routines

Anxiety management without expensive therapy apps

Phone-free weekends tap into all of those — no wonder they’re catching on.

Final Thought

In a world obsessed with productivity and constant updates, sometimes the most rebellious, healing thing you can do is… disappear for a bit.

Not forever. Just for a weekend.

I promise you’ll come back clearer, calmer, and craving less noise.