'Less scrolling, more strolling': How Gen Z is reinventing digital detox with offline hobbies

In an always-online world, where notifications never really stop, many young people are beginning to rethink their relationship with their phones. For Gen Z, it’s not necessarily about disconnecting completely but about creating balance. From reading and painting to music, sports, journaling, and even analogue interests like film cameras or CDs, these activities are giving people real world engagement. In this segment, we explore how hobbies are quietly becoming a powerful tool for digital detox, helping young people limit phone use while reconnecting with focus, creativity, and offline life.