Unsurprisingly, the first step of doing a digital detox is putting down your phone, Gaveras explains. Then, turn your attention to actual human people and interact with them in real life. And no: sitting in the same room all scrolling through your newsfeeds at the same time doesn’t count. “When spending time together, do it without a phone present,” Gaveras says. “Actually make the effort to learn about your friends’ lives through a conversation. Don’t rely on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok to learn about your friends’ lives." she adds.