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From the endless scrolling to the ping-ping-ping buzz of notifications, it is high time we all took a break. According to a North Kansas City Hospital publication, a digital detox allows your mind to unwind, rest, and rejuvenate. However, deciding what to gift someone or yourself for some peace and quiet and much less screen time can get tricky.
Whether you want to unplug for a weekend or create healthier boundaries with your devices, here are some of the best tech-free gifts for a solid digital detox.
1. A Good Old Journal
There’s nothing quite like cracking open a fresh journal, especially one with smooth, glossy pages and a pretty cover that makes you want to write. Journaling helps clear mental clutter, track habits, and process thoughts without a single screen in sight.
So, if you want time away from digital distractions or have someone you think deserves it, journaling is the way to go! Not only will it help shut distractions away, but it will also help you organise your thoughts and documents.
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Check out this Journal from PrintAnything.NG, selling for only ₦2,301.
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If you want something girlie for yourself or your girl, you can check out this cute Journal from Temu that costs ₦10,135
READ ALSO: Why Journaling Could Be the Life-Changing Habit You Need in 2025
2. A Real Puzzle
Puzzles are making a significant comeback, and we get the hype. It’s mindful and satisfying, and there’s something deeply soothing about putting the pieces together while your phone charges in another room. It forces you to be present.
Plus, it’s a low-key way to bond with people in real life while improving your attention span, keeping you focused and alert. It also helps with eye and hand coordination.
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Price: ₦6,000 Where To Buy: Gidi Games
3. A Luxurious Candle with a Side of Silence
There’s something about lighting a candle that makes everything feel slower. That’s what a digital detox should feel like.
More so, scent is powerful. So, a good candle can change your mood instantly, creating the right ambience for reading, journaling, or just being.
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Price: ₦14,500 Where to Buy: Jumia
READ ALSO: Should You Go for a Candle or a Diffuser?
4. An Analog Alarm Clock
Most of us sleep with our phones because of the alarm. So, what if we ditched that excuse because you have to stop using your phone as an alarm? An analogue alarm clock keeps your phone out of the bedroom and helps you sleep better
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Price: ₦9,500 Where To Buy: Light Trybe
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5. Adult Colouring Book
Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it. Adult colouring books are the chill hobby you didn’t know you needed. They help reduce stress, improve focus, and get you out of your head. They also make you feel like a child again, which can significantly improve your mood.
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This adult colouring book costs ₦4,500 on Spell & Label. There are other cute ones available on the site.
6. A Physical Book With Actual Pages
Swap the Kindle for a paperback if you want to detox from screens—something fiction and fun, not just a self-help book that makes you feel like a productivity robot.
Reading slows your mind down. Not many feelings are as soothing as getting lost in a story while your phone is somewhere far away. If you want to keep your mind active, I recommend reading James Rollins's action novel Map of Bones (Sigma Force). It is such a great read.
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Price: ₦36,352 Where To Buy: Ubuy
But if you prefer romantic novels, check out our recommended romance novels here.
7. A DIY Craft Kit
Beads, embroidery, clay, candle-making, name it. There's just something thrilling about getting handsy. Engaging in a creative hobby can reduce anxiety, improve focus, and give you something tangible to occupy you.
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Price: ₦53,190 Where to Buy: Temu
Your Mind Deserves Rest Too
We constantly talk about “charging our phones" but not enough about recharging ourselves, which is more important. Giving (or receiving) gifts that help you unplug isn’t just thoughtful; it’s necessary.
Whether it’s a journal, a candle, or a literal puzzle, these items help you slow down and be present in your own life. And if we are being honest, sometimes, the best tech gift is no tech at all.