What is Digital Balance Week?

A 5-day school program that helps students measure, adjust, and reflect on their digital habits—without going “zero-screen.”

    • Take the 3-minute survey to capture your baseline and generate a Digital Balance Index (DBI).

    • Learn how to check Screen Time (iOS) / Digital Wellbeing (Android); note yesterday and last week totals.

    • Set one measurable goal for the week (e.g., “After 10 pm: –30 min on social apps”).

    • Create a 60–90 minute wind-down: enable Sleep Focus/Do Not Disturb, dim screen, avoid stimulating apps.

    • Use a non-phone alarm or charge the phone outside the bed area.

    • Aim for 7–9 hours of sleep; log your actual sleep time.

    • Run a 30–60 minute deep-work block (Pomodoro timer).

    • Turn on Focus Mode / App Limits; silence non-essential notifications.

    • Pick one assignment to finish start-to-finish; note distractions and how you handled them.

    • Plan one offline activity (club, sport, walk) and try a phoneless lunch/meeting.

    • Batch messages: reply at set times instead of constant checking.

    • Log mood and energy before vs. after the offline activity.

    • Compare your DBI vs. Day 1 and reflect on what worked.

    • Choose one habit to keep for the next 2 weeks.

    • Celebrate Balance Champions (progress, teamwork, helpful tips).

Steps / Timeline

School

  • Submit interest form

  • 15-minute intro call

  • Choose your Digital Balance Week dates

  • Share pre-survey link with students/staff

  • Run the 5-day program (toolkit provided)

  • Post-survey + short outcomes report

Students

  • Sign up to join

  • Kickoff: set your DBI baseline

  • Daily challenges (sleep, focus, offline)

  • Track Screen Time & notes

  • Final reflection & DBI change

  • Become a Balance Ambassador