Eight Thursdays starting
20th Aug | 7-8pm
$400Break the Spell
Reclaim Your Attention, Energy and Life in a Digital World
Do you ever find yourself...
• Picking up your phone without thinking?
• Losing an hour scrolling when you meant to check one message?
• Feeling mentally exhausted but unable to disconnect?
• Struggling to concentrate on work, hobbies or conversations?
• Constantly comparing yourself with others online?
You're not alone.
Our devices are designed to capture attention—but you can learn how to take it back.
Break the Spell is an 8-week small-group program that helps you understand why digital habits are so difficult to break and gives you practical tools to build healthier routines, stronger relationships and a greater sense of purpose beyond the screen.
Rather than simply telling you to "use your phone less," we'll help you understand the emotional, psychological and biological forces that drive digital habits, so you can create meaningful and lasting change.
What You'll Take Away
✓ Stop reaching for your phone automatically
✓ Feel more present in conversations
✓ Improve your sleep and energy
✓ Concentrate for longer
✓ Reduce comparison with others
✓ Enjoy time away from your devices without anxiety
✓ Replace mindless scrolling with activities that genuinely energize you
✓ Create digital habits that support—not control—your life
Is This Program Right for You?
This program is suitable if you:
✔ Feel distracted more often than you'd like
✔ Spend more time on your phone than intended
✔ Struggle to disconnect from work or social media
✔ Find it difficult to concentrate
✔ Want a healthier relationship with technology
✔ Feel mentally drained despite being constantly connected
✔ Want practical tools rather than simply more willpower
Program Details:
📅 Starts: Thursdays, 20 August 2026
🕒 Time: 7:00–8:00 pm
🔁 Duration: 8 weekly sessions
📍 Venue: RoomKiosk Tanjong Pagar No. 1, 10 Anson Road, International Plaza,
#24-03 s(079903)
💻 Format: In-person
👥 Group Size: 4–8 participants
💰 Fee: S$400
📝 Registration closes: 9 August 2026
Groups are intentionally kept small (4–8 participants) to maximise participation and individual attention. If fewer than four participants enrol, we'll contact you to discuss alternative arrangements or the next available intake.
Meet Your Facilitator
Program developed and facilitated by Zachariah Lail, Supervised Marriage & Family Therapist at The Counselling Place, with a special interest in technology use, family relationships, and helping people develop healthier digital habits.
Zachariah Lail
Program Outline
Session 1 (20th Aug): Why Can't I Stop?
Discover why your brain keeps reaching for your phone—even when you don't want it to.
Understand the neuroscience behind digital habits and begin identifying your own emotional triggers.
Session 2 (27th Aug): Why Everyone Else Seems Happier Than Me
Learn why social media quietly changes how we see ourselves and discover practical ways to rebuild confidence.
Session 3 (3rd Sep): Always Connected, Always Exhausted?
Discover why being constantly connected leaves you feeling mentally exhausted and learn how to set healthy boundaries without guilt.
Session 4 (10th Sep): Why You're Tired Even After Sleeping
Discover how your digital habits affect your sleep, energy and overall wellbeing, and learn practical routines to help your mind and body truly recharge.
Session 5 (17th Sep): Are Phones Quietly Damaging Our Relationships?
Learn how constant phone use impacts connection with family, friends and partners, and develop simple habits to become more present in your relationships.
Session 6 (24th Sep): When Did We Forget How to Be Bored?
Explore why silence and boredom have become so uncomfortable, and discover how embracing moments of stillness can improve focus, creativity and emotional wellbeing.
Session 7 (1st Oct): Getting Your Motivation Back
Understand how constant digital consumption can drain motivation and purpose, and learn how to replace mindless scrolling with activities that bring genuine fulfilment.
Session 8 (8th Oct): Building a Life You Don't Need to Escape From
Bring everything together by creating a personalized digital wellbeing plan that helps you maintain healthier habits, stronger boundaries and lasting balance beyond the program.