Digital Detox Timer: Simple Step-by-Step Guide

This guide explains how to use the Digital Detox Timer tool. The tool tracks your duration since a specific past event.

1. Start Your Detox Streak

• Locate the Setup Section: Find the first main box on the page, labeled “Start Your Detox Journey.”
• Set the Last Contact Date: Use the date and time input field to select the exact date and time of your last contact or screen use. This point acts as your streak starting time.
• Enter a Detox Target (Optional): Type a name for your detox in the optional text field. Examples include “My ex,” “Social media,” or “Toxic friend.”
• Initiate the Timer: Click the green “Start My Detox” button to begin the tracking process. The setup section will hide, and the main timer will appear.

2. Monitor Your Current Streak

• View Main Streak: The large display shows your streak count in days. If the streak is less than one day, it shows the count in hours.
• Check Detailed Breakdown: Look at the colored boxes below the main display. They show the total time elapsed in Days, Hours, Minutes, and Seconds. The timer updates automatically every second.
• Track Milestones: The “Milestones Unlocked” section displays progress toward important goals (e.g., 24 Hours, 1 Week). Unlocked milestones turn green and show a checkmark.

3. Log Urges to Resist Relapse

• Find the Urge Logger: Scroll down to the “Track Your Urges” section.
• Document the Trigger: Type a note describing what caused the urge to break your streak in the text input field (e.g., “Saw a photo of them,” “Bored while waiting”).
• Record the Urge: Click the blue “Log It” button. This action records the time and your note, helping you track frequency instead of acting on the impulse.
• Review Log: Your logged urges appear below, showing what you felt and when it happened. You can remove a log entry by clicking the “✕” next to it.

4. Review Your Progress Statistics

• View Stats: The “Your Progress” section summarizes your efforts.
• Check Urge Data: It shows the Total Urges Logged and the average Urges per Day.
• Read the Trend: The summary message provides an analysis of your urge frequency trend (improving, increasing, or stable).

5. Reset the Timer

• Click Reset: To end the current streak and start a new one, click the red “Reset Detox” button at the bottom.
• Confirm Action: The tool will ask for confirmation. Confirming the reset clears all stored progress, including the streak time and urge log.