Digital burnout toolkit
- Asociatia Start 123
- May 16
- 2 min read
Discover the Digital Well-Being Toolkit for Youth Workers, a comprehensive, research-backed resource designed to equip you with the knowledge and practical tools to prevent and manage digital burnout—both for yourself and the young people you support. Developed under the Erasmus+ “Digital Burnout Training Course for Youth Workers,” this toolkit consolidates best practices in mental health, non-formal education, and digital wellness into one actionable guide.
What You’ll Find Inside
In the Foundations of Mental Health section, the toolkit begins by defining key concepts and protective factors based on the World Health Organization’s framework for well-being. It then guides readers through the “Five Principles of Well-Being” alongside the “Five Types of Well-Being,” offering a holistic view of what it means to thrive. Finally, it presents evidence-based techniques—rooted in clinical research—to help recognize and address common issues such as anxiety, stress, and insomnia.
Moving into Understanding Digital Burnout, the toolkit lays out clear criteria for spotting burnout symptoms in both young people and youth workers, ensuring that no one slips through the cracks. Complementing these definitions are practical self-assessment tools and reflective prompts designed to help individuals track their screen time, monitor shifts in mood, and note any emerging physical symptoms, thereby turning awareness into actionable insight.
Practical Strategies & Activities
Mindful Tech Use: Setting Screen-Time Limits
Do Not Disturb modes
The 20-20-20 eye-rest rule
Seven Types of Rest: physical, mental, sensory, creative, emotional, social, and spiritual rejuvenation
Ready-to-run non-formal activities: Digital Detox Bingo
Tech-Free Story Circles
Guided mindful breaks, and more
Workshop Model & Templates
A workshop outline with session plans, icebreakers, and group exercises
Exercises and tips, and tricks
Why It Matters
In today’s hyper-connected world, burnout can creep up unnoticed, reducing focus, increasing anxiety, and draining emotional reserves. By applying the toolkit’s step-by-step guidance, youth workers can:
Foster healthier digital habits in their communities
Create engaging, screen-balanced learning experiences
Model resilience and self-care for the next generation
Get Started
Download the Digital Well-Being Toolkit for Youth Workers today. Integrate these insights into your programs, share them with colleagues, and help youth workers across Europe build sustainable, technology-positive practices. Together, we can turn digital stress into digital strength.
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