Social Media Detox Fakers
Logging Off Any Minute Now
Wellness influencer Sage Bloom declared a week-long digital detox with the caption “Going inward ???,” then proceeded to post nine Instagram stories, two TikToks, and a livestream of her journaling about silence.
Followers Confused
“She posted a Reel titled ‘Why I’m Not Posting,'” said fan @HerballySkeptical. “I liked it, but I don’t know why.”
The Detox Schedule
Sage’s “offline” time included curated silence walks with a videographer and sponsored stillness by a kombucha brand.
Expert Commentary
Digital therapist Dr. Pixel warns, “Detoxing while hashtagging defeats the purpose–unless irony is part of your brand.”
Conclusion
Sage’s next post teased a new course: “How to Log Off and Monetize It.” The internet remained skeptical, yet engaged.