How To Reclaim Focus in This Age of Screens

Your phone is training your brain to live in distraction, and Colin D. Corby explains how to take your focus, energy, and relationships back before the habit becomes your default. The good news? You do not need to quit technology to feel better - you need a smarter, more human way to use it.Favour sits down with Colin Corby, TEDx speaker, digital wellbeing coach, and creator of the Digital Detox Coach, to unpack what digital detox really means in real life. From his own wake-up call with stress and burnout to the research-backed habits that helped him rebuild resilience, Colin makes the case for a sustainable relationship with screens - one that supports your body, mind, and life instead of draining them.You’ll discover:- Why attention spans are shrinking and why multitasking quietly increases stress- The difference between a true digital detox and simply “going offline”- How phone use is reshaping loneliness, presence, and family connection- The boundary resets that help you stay productive without being available 24/7- Why AI can be useful without becoming a crutch that weakens your skills and agencyColin also shares his practical five-day digital reset, including simple moves like protecting the first 45 minutes of your morning, avoiding screens before bed, and scheduling real recovery breaks so you can focus better when you return to work. He connects the discipline of endurance sport to the discipline required to build healthier tech habits, showing why change is less about willpower and more about training.If you have ever felt pulled by notifications, distracted in conversation, or uneasy about how much of your day disappears into a screen, this conversation gives you a clear way forward. It is especially useful for anyone who works online, parents trying to protect family time, and listeners ready to reclaim attention in a world built to steal it.A practical, eye-opening episode about digital wellbeing, real-world connection, and how to use technology without letting it use you.Connect with Colin Corby https://thedigitaldetoxcoach.com/ He’s on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/colincorby/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_digital_detox_coach/ and Substack https://colincorby.substack.com/