They each paid £9.50 ($11.97) for the chance to switch off their phones and make in-person human connections

Truth be told, the heat of the internet shutdown is being felt everywhere, and why not? After all, the deafening — and quite frankly, maddening — absence of seamless connectivity is testimony to all it has done for this country in the past few decades

We've all experienced post-breakup scrolling sessions that make us feel even more unhappy than before. Reopening wounds you thought was healing may happen when you stumble onto old images, or see your ex's happy face pop up on your feed. It can be difficult to fully distance yourself from your ex-partners and move on when information about them is always readily available.

As crucial as our devices are for us to get by, it is equally crucial to spend time away from them and focus on ourselves and people around us.

We are too hooked on social media and limiting our usage is the biggest struggle ever. While many find it impossible to go full-on cold turkey, there are ways we can detox from social media without quitting.

It is 2023 and remote work or work from home has become a part of almost all jobs. While the widespread network and strong Wi-Fi have their perks, it also means that the incessant beeping of emails, notifications, and messages follow you everywhere you go.