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U.N.P.L.U.G.

a creative rehab for the digital distraction epidemic

The Big Idea

Rescue your time, focus, & creativity
from info glut and the infinite scroll.

The technology around us is designed to steal our focus. Our devices, apps, and digital habits are hijacking our time, reducing our productivity, and draining our energy. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

This interactive, research-backed program explores the real impact of digital overload and provides practical, actionable strategies to create a healthier, more intentional relationship with technology.

You don’t have to go off-grid! This program will help you set boundaries, regain mental clarity, and reclaim your life.

What would you do with 1 hour a day recovered from digital media?

Imagine the possibilities. That’s 7 hours a week! 30 hours a month! 365 hours a year!

P I T C H D E C K

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Why This Works

The Bold Promise of Transformation

From constantly checking notifications ➡️ being present in the moment

From scattered focus ➡️ deep, productive work sessions

From restless, tech-disrupted sleep ➡️ restorative, quality rest

From creative blocks ➡️ renewed inspiration and innovation

From digital hoarding ➡️ streamlined, organized digital life

From always-on availability ➡️ clear work-life boundaries

From information overload ➡️ focused, effective learning

From time scarcity ➡️ efficient, purposeful days

From reactive emotions ➡️ thoughtful responses

From screen dependency ➡️ rediscovered offline passions

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The Civic Impacts of Technology Addiction

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What participants say:

  • Creating not Consuming

    Instead of going on my phone, I edited videos for my band’s social media accounts. I felt more productive and satisfied with how I spent that time than if I had been doom-scrolling. - E.A.

  • Energizing VS Depleting

    Despite rock climbing being an exhausting exercise, I felt more energized when I got home. I thought this was an interesting observation because when I spend the same amount of time on TikTok, I feel completely exhausted, both mentally and physically. - K.I.

  • Freedom

    I felt as if I had finally been unchained. The hold that these apps had on me was finally released. - A.G.

  • Scrolling is Pointless

    The first time I went on social media after the detox week was over, I was only on Instagram for a few minutes because I quickly got bored with it. I thought to myself, ”What’s the point?” - E.A.

  • Clarity + Focus

    By the end of the detox, I had gained a clearer understanding of just how much of my focus was being siphoned away by platforms. - E.D.

  • Yoga for the Brain

    I went to yoga after work and for the first time in a long time my brain felt very quiet. I wasn't struggling to relax and my brain wasn’t buzzing like it normally is. - E.A.

  • Conscious Moderation

    After the workshop, I feel more conscious resisting the impulse to grab my iPhone for quick answers or filling precious free time with bad news. I appreciate new ways learned to avoid the dangers of getting sucked into technology black holes without making all technology the enemy. ~ T.D., CT, USA (Technology Detox)

Previous Clients, Speaking, Workshops, & Funders:

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Support Our Growth!

Join the Digital Liberation Movement

Your contribution (whether $10 or $10,000) is an investment in humanity’s future relationship with technology. Right now, we’re losing nearly $1 trillion annually to digital distraction, but more importantly, we’re losing our capacity for deep thought, genuine connection, and creative flow. When you contribute to the UNPLUG Technology Detox program, you’re not just funding a business, you’re seeding a global movement that will teach millions to reclaim their attention, restore their focus, and rediscover their humanity in the digital age. Every dollar helps us train another facilitator, reach another family, or validate another life-changing program. From $10 that covers materials for one workshop participant to larger contributions that fund entire community transformations, you’re directly participating in rescuing human potential from the attention economy. Together, we’re creating a world where technology serves human flourishing rather than consuming it, and that transformation starts with your contribution today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Pattie Belle

  • 📵 Expert in Digital Well-being & Focus Strategies: Helping people break free from tech overload
    🧠 Research-Backed Approach: Grounded in neuroscience, mindfulness, and behavior design
    🔥 Engaging, Interactive, & Actionable: More than theory. You’ll leave with a real plan
    🚀 Custom-Tailored for Teams & Individuals: Designed to fit your digital habits & challenges
    💡 Results-Driven Transformation: Helping people reclaim time, energy, and creativity

  • Pattie Belle is a fierce advocate for human creativity, problem-solving, and innovation. She believes that every individual and team holds an untapped well of ingenuity—they just need the right tools and mindset to unlock it.

    With decades of experience in creative strategy, facilitation, and Design Thinking, she is passionate about helping organizations break through stagnation, embrace uncertainty, and turn obstacles into opportunities.

    Her mission? To empower leaders and teams to think differently, solve better, and create a future where innovation is not just a buzzword—but a way of working and thriving.

About Pattie Belle’s Workshops

  • Technology was designed to make us more connected, efficient, and productive—but today, constant notifications, digital overload, and screen addiction are costing businesses billions in lost productivity, engagement, and well-being.

    📊 Harvard Business Review found that employees who manage digital distractions effectively are 47% more productive.
    📊 Deloitte reports that digital overload contributes to $190 billion in lost productivity and $300 billion in stress-related health costs each year.
    📊 A study by RescueTime found that the average employee spends 2.5 hours per day on distractions, costing businesses an estimated $10,375 per employee per year.

    What would a 10-20% increase in productivity, retention, and engagement mean for your company?

  • A Technology Detox helps organizations:
    ✅ Reduce digital distractions & reclaim focus: Increase deep work & meaningful output
    ✅ Improve employee well-being & engagement: Decrease stress, burnout & digital fatigue
    ✅ Boost productivity & efficiency: Eliminate wasted hours lost to mindless screen time
    ✅ Enhance work-life balance: Support healthier digital habits for teams and individuals
    ✅ Foster a culture of mindfulness & intentional tech use: Drive long-term behavior change

    🧘 The bottom line? Businesses that prioritize digital well-being create more engaged, focused, and high-performing teams—and see measurable gains in productivity, retention, and innovation.

  • 😌 47% More Productivity → Reduce distractions & increase deep work time
    😌 Lower Burnout & Stress → Create a healthier, happier workforce
    😌 Faster, More Effective Communication → Eliminate wasted emails & unnecessary meetings
    😌 Stronger Focus & Creativity → Help employees regain mental clarity & cognitive function
    😌 Higher Retention & Engagement → Employees stay longer when they feel balanced & in control

  • Absolutely! Each of these workshops can be delivered as a dynamic keynote or engaging talk, designed to inspire, educate, and spark action in your audience. Whether it’s a conference, corporate event, leadership retreat, or team offsite, Pattie Belle delivers high-energy, thought-provoking presentations that blend storytelling, audience interaction, and practical strategies to create immediate impact. Keynotes can range from 30 to 90 minutes and can be customized to fit your event’s theme, audience, and goals. If you’re looking for a memorable, insightful, and transformative talk, let’s craft the perfect experience for your group!

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