May 2026 Edition of The Digital Detox Guide Focuses on Small Habits Over Dramatic Change
The latest edition of The Digital Detox Guide has been released, highlighting the role of small, consistent habits in improving digital wellbeing.
In the May issue, titled “Train for Digital Wellbeing: Tipping Points, Tiny Habits and the Athlete Mindset”, author and digital wellbeing coach Colin Corby examines how incremental behavioural changes can offer a more sustainable alternative to the idea of sudden “tipping points” as drivers of personal transformation.
The publication draws parallels with endurance sport, where progress is typically achieved through structured training and marginal gains rather than one-off efforts. It argues that a similar approach can be applied to managing technology use, particularly in response to rising levels of distraction and digital fatigue.
Corby introduces the concept of a “digital detox athlete mindset”, framing digital habit change as an ongoing process of training rather than a short-term intervention. The approach emphasises goal-setting, accountability, and gradual progression.
“The assumption that change requires a defining moment can sometimes be unhelpful,” Corby said. “In many cases, it is the smaller, repeated actions that lead to meaningful and lasting results.”
The issue also includes a nine-week “Digital Detox Couch to 5k” programme, designed to help readers build healthier digital routines step by step. Additional content features practical strategies for reducing screen time, improving focus, and managing digital distractions.
The release comes amid continued discussion around the impact of technology on attention, productivity, and mental wellbeing, with increasing interest in approaches that promote more intentional use rather than complete disconnection.
The Digital Detox Guide is available free on Substack