Lifestyle & Daily Habits

In today’s hyper-connected world, our phones, laptops, and tablets rarely leave our side. We wake up to notification pings, scroll through emails during breakfast, and wind down at night with endless social media feeds. While technology keeps us informed and connected, it can also quietly become one of the biggest sources of stress.

If you’ve ever felt anxious when you couldn’t check your phone, overwhelmed by constant emails, or drained after hours of scrolling, you’re not alone. Studies show that excessive screen time is strongly linked to higher stress, anxiety, and poor sleep quality. That’s where the concept of a digital detox comes in—a conscious decision to step away from digital devices, reclaim mental space, and reduce stress.

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What is Sleep?

Let’s talk ‘sleep’

“Sleep is a complex, naturally recurring state of rest for the body and brain that involves an altered state of

consciousness and reduced sensory activity”. -Google

While asleep, the body is rested in order to allow the brain to work during this period, actively engaging all

relevant body mechanism for self-healing, repairs and boost immune system.

Even though it appears as a period of inactivity, Sleep is a very active process necessary for physical and mental

health.

During sleep, the body is naturally subdued into a tranquillized state in order to allow for activities of essential

repairs and the reorganizing of all relevant operations in the body and mind.

At this time, the brain kicks into action moving from stages of sleep (light and deep), repairing and renewing

the entire system of the body for maximum active usage. While doing this, the followings take place:

• Consolidating memories and processing information.
• Repairing tissues and releasing growth hormones.
• Strengthening the immune system by producing proteins that fight infection.
• Regulating the heart rate and blood pressure”. — Google

Cleveland clinic in its publication on ‘what is sleep’ explains sleep as “a normal body process that allows your body and brain to rest. At first glance, sleep is deceptively simple. For most people, it’s just a matter of getting comfortable, closing your eyes and drifting into slumber. But despite how simple it seems, sleep is one of the most complex and mysterious body processes known to science”.

Why do you need quality sleep?

After each day’s activities, the body and its entire system will need some time to rest well enough to be ready for the next day’s activities. A good and quality sleep helps prepare the body for this. At sleep mode, your body conserves and stockpiles energy required by the cells for an active day. Quality sleep is key after an active day, as it is important for an active day. It helps prepare the body and mind for everyday’s planned and unplanned activities.

We live in a world that glorifies hustle. Late-night emails, endless scrolling, and back-to-back commitments often push sleep to the bottom of the priority list. Yet, nothing affects our ability to handle stress more than the quality of our sleep.

When you’re well-rested, challenges feel manageable. But after a restless night, even small annoyances can feel overwhelming. According to the American Psychological Association, people who sleep fewer than 8 hours a night are more likely to experience higher levels of stress, anger, and sadness than those who get enough rest. Sleep isn’t just downtime—it’s a powerful tool for emotional resilience.

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Stress often feels like a storm inside the mind—swirling thoughts, endless worries, and emotions that seem hard to control. One of the simplest yet most effective ways to quiet that storm is to put pen to paper. Journaling has long been used as a therapeutic practice, and modern research confirms its power in reducing stress, improving mental clarity, and boosting overall well-being.

In fact, a study from the University of Texas at Austin found that expressive writing (journaling about thoughts and emotions) improves mood, reduces stress, and even strengthens the immune system. Writing down what’s on your mind helps you process feelings, release tension, and gain perspective.

Let’s explore how journaling works, why it helps, and how you can easily make it a daily habit.

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