Summer

Digital detox and declutter challenge

A gentle summer challenge to declutter your smartphone, and prepare to digitally detox and declutter before your holiday!

Thursday 23rd July - Sunday 26th July

What's Inside:

Day 1

Apps and Notification

Delete what you don't use and reclaim your focus.

Day 2

Screenshots and Selfies

Free up storage and keep only the photos that actually matter.

Day 3

Notes and Voice Notes

Review and Remove old notes and clear more space

Day 4

Settings

Quick wins to protect your privacy

Bonus: Free Travel tips

You don’t need to do it all at once — just one small, mindful step each day.

By the end of this 4-day challenge your phone will be less of a distraction, and you'll find more time in your day

I took part in Lou’s first Declutter Challenge between Christmas & New Year 2025. It made me realise just how much ’stuff’ we keep on our digital devices without giving it a second thought.

I hadn’t even considered my downloads folder. And when I went to my gmail online - heck it had over 500K of emails. I just assumed that because I deleted them from my desktop mailbox they had gone, but no!

I’m getting really good at keeping on top of physical clutter. Thanks to the challenge I’m staying on top of the areas we dealt with. I’ll def be joining Lou’s future challenges!

- Ruth Phillips

FAQs

How does the challenge work?

I know you're busy managing your day to day life, so the challenge is kept as simple as possible! One email a day, sent out at 8am (UK time) and you get to choose when you work on that day's tasks. I don't run a zoom call or Facebook group so there's no logins or other time required.

In the run up to the challenge I'll send you a couple of short emails to set the scene for the 4 days of the challenge.

Which smartphones does this challenge work for?

Great question! Each day's challenge is suitable for iPhones and Android phones like Samsung Galaxy.

How much time will I need to set aside each day?

As little, or as long as you like - but I recommend between 30 and 45 minutes each day

But I'm not really that tech savvy...

Don't worry each day the tips contain step-by-step information to help you work through each day's tasks

Hi I'm Lou!

I know exactly how distracting our smartphones can be.

I realised that my phone with it's constant notifications, were draining my energy and disrupting my ability to focus.

So I started experimenting with small, mindful changes: clearing space, setting boundaries, and creating calm in my digital world. The difference was noticeable. I felt lighter, more focused, and more in control of my time and energy.

Now, I help others do the same. This challenge is your invitation to pause, reset, and take back control. You don’t need to be perfect or super organised, just willing to take one small step each day.

A photo of Lou and her husband Tony at he beach