We’re awake about 16 hours a day, and spend 10 of those hours staring at screens. Phones, tablets, computers, TVs, and gaming devices consume 63% of our waking life.

The first platform dedicated entirely to digital balance, Offline.now, reveals something even more startling: the challenge isn’t willpower—it’s confidence. New research shows 8 in 10 people are ready to change their relationship with technology, but more than half feel so overwhelmed they don’t know where to begin.

“When people tell us they feel overwhelmed, it’s not laziness. It’s a crisis of confidence,” says Eli Singer, Founder of Offline.now and author of Offline.now: A Practical Guide to Healthy Digital Balance.

🧠 Expert Insights on Digital Struggles

Offline.now’s Digital Wellness Directory connects users with licensed professionals across North America specializing in ADHD, relationships, family dynamics, high-achievers, and behavior change.

Morning routines matter. Psychotherapist Harshi Sritharan warns: “Don’t reach for your phone first thing in the morning. It injects your dopamine full of uncertainty. Blue light disrupts circadian rhythm, especially for those with ADHD who already struggle with sleep regulation.”

Boundaries for high performers. Executive Function Coach Craig Selinger explains: “High performers think they need better time management. What they need are boundaries. Old technology like TV had a clear beginning and end. With new digital offerings, there’s no ending.”

Relationships at risk. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Gaea Woods adds: “We use devices unconsciously when connection matters most. When you’re scrolling at dinner, you’re saying ‘My phone is more interesting than you.’ The breakthrough happens when couples set explicit agreements.”

⏰ When Change Is Possible

Offline.now’s research pinpoints the moments when users are most open to shifting habits:

• Evenings (6 pm–midnight): “Go Time,” with 40% at peak readiness to act.
• Sundays: “Reset Day,” when 43% want to set boundaries for the week ahead.
• Saturdays: Natural opportunities for self-compassion and rest.
• Afternoons: The “Overwhelm Window,” with 57% feeling consumed by screens.
• Fridays: Highest overwhelm, but the worst time for interventions.

🗂️ The Platform’s Framework

The Offline.now Matrix maps confidence and motivation levels to reveal starting points: Overwhelmed, Ready, Stuck, or Unconcerned. Instead of willpower-based advice, the platform offers microlearning strategies—each taking 20 minutes or less—that track emotional triggers rather than screen time.

🎓 Backed by Innovation

Offline.now is a University of Toronto-affiliated startup, leveraging one of the world’s most powerful innovation networks to propel its mission.

🌐 How Offline.now Works

For individuals and families: Take a free self-assessment quiz in under three minutes to map motivation and confidence levels. Gain instant access to practical strategies, curated resources, and a searchable directory of digital wellness experts.

For professionals: Licensed practitioners can join the growing community, create a profile, and gain visibility, client leads, and professional development opportunities in the expanding digital wellness market.

📡 Offline.now is reframing the conversation about technology use. Not as a battle of willpower, but as a journey toward confidence, boundaries, and healthier connections.