Practices

Digital Fasting

Sophia Digital Fasting Practice

A digital fast is a deliberate period of abstaining from digital devices—smartphones, social media, news feeds, and streaming services. Unlike a digital 'detox' (which implies toxicity), a fast is a conscious, intentional practice of creating space. It reveals how deeply digital habits have colonized your attention and restores your capacity for boredom, reflection, and presence.

Quick Summary

What it is
No sign-up.
What it helps with
Compulsive phone checking, notification addiction, attention fragmentation, FOMO, screen fatigue.
How to use it
Do the practice once → Open Sophia and write one line about how it felt → Close the tab when you are done

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it private?

Yes. Everything you write is stored only in your browser (IndexedDB, via PGlite) and is never sent to a server. Sophia does send a few content-free usage signals so we can see what to fix; the privacy page lists exactly what.

Do I need an account?

No. There are no accounts or logins. Open Sophia and start writing.

Does it work offline?

Yes. Once it has loaded, Sophia works offline as a Progressive Web App, including in airplane mode.