If there’s one thing millennials can agree on, it’s this: we were the generation that started it all when it comes to living life through a screen. We grew up on dial-up connections, AIM chats, early cell phones and watched the tech world explode into what it is today. From MySpace and sidekicks to iPhones and TikTok, we’ve seen every upgrade, and we’ve carried those screens with us into adulthood, relationships, and even our sleep routines.

But the constant connection that once felt exciting can now feel exhausting. Notifications never stop, news feeds never end, and for many of us, the line between work, social life, and personal downtime is more blurred than ever. That’s exactly why a digital detox is no longer just a trendy phrase, it’s something we actually need.

A digital detox is about taking intentional breaks from our phones, laptops, and endless tabs. It’s a chance to give our brains and bodies a reset, reclaim our focus, and reconnect with the world (and people) around us, no notifications required. Research backs it up: too much screen time can mess with your sleep, increase stress, and drain your ability to truly be present.

That’s where Courtney Woods, an award-winning website developer and founder of PC Media Techs, comes in. This summer, she’s making it easier for families and millennials juggling work, family, and nonstop screens to unplug. Through her community initiative, PC Empowerment, Courtney is hosting a Back to School Digital Detox Week from July 24 through August 5.