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Australia’s
Australia is also seeing a shift towards policies
and programs aimed at reducing screen time and
promoting of昀氀ine wellbeing:
G
Digital Detox
Initiatives
overnment
Action:
Australia has proposed a nationwide ban
on social media for individuals under 16,
implementing strict age veri昀椀cation measures
and signi昀椀cant 昀椀nes for tech companies that
fail to comply.
chools Encouraging Digital-Free Days:
Some Australian schools have introduced
“phone-free Sundays” to encourage
students to engage in of昀氀ine activities and foster
face-to-face interactions.
How to Incorporate Analog Wellness into Your
Life
S
Screen Time Guidelines: Health authorities
recommend:
You don’t need to throw away your phone or
move to the wilderness to embrace Analog
Wellness. Small, intentional changes can make a
big difference.
•
•
No screen time for children under 2
Swap your phone alarm for a retro alarm
clock.
•
Maximum one hour per day for children aged •
2–5
Dedicate one evening a week to an of昀氀ine
hobby.
•
Maximum two hours per day for ages 5–17
(excluding school-related activities)
•
Organise board game nights or book clubs.
•
Choose accommodation with no WiFi when
travelling.
A
nalog
Wellness
as a Lifestyle
Shift
Analog Wellness is more than just a
temporary detox—it’s about rethinking our
relationship with technology and intentionally
reconnecting with the physical world.
As AI, social media,
and digital distractions
become even more
pervasive, we predict
that the joy of logging
off (JOLO) will become
a mainstream lifestyle
shift, much like exercise
and healthy eating.
And in a world
increasingly designed
to steal our attention,
making time for realworld experiences may
just be the ultimate act
of self-care.
