Vimukti Sachetana — Digital De-AddictionNot addicted.
Hijacked.

स्क्रीन से स्वतंत्रता, जीवन से जुड़ाव

Tech companies invested billions to hijack your attention. The same dopamine pathway as drugs. The same false beliefs keeping you trapped. Sachetana uses the same belief-removal approach as Vimukti — because your brain doesn’t distinguish between a cigarette and a scroll.

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3B+
people globally trapped in screen addiction. More than any substance.
4.5h
average daily screen use in India. Most people underestimate by 2-3x.
8 sec
average attention span in 2024. Goldfish: 9 seconds. Year 2000: 12 seconds.

The Core Insight

5% habit.
95% false beliefs.

Screen addiction, like substance addiction, is not primarily a physical habit. It’s held in place by a set of false beliefs — what we call Screen Deceptions (Screen ke Dhokhe).

‘Phone se relax hota hoon.’ ‘Social media connected rakhta hai.’ ‘Bas 5 minute ke liye.’ ‘Kuch miss ho jaayega.’

Sachetana removes these 12 false beliefs one by one — the same approach Vimukti uses for tobacco and alcohol. No willpower needed. When the belief goes, the compulsion goes with it.

Dhokha 1
‘Phone se relax hota hoon’
Research: cortisol increases AFTER phone use.
Dhokha 2
‘Social media connected rakhta hai’
Most connected generation = most lonely generation.
Dhokha 4
‘Bas 5 minute ke liye’
Actual use is 2-3x your estimate. Time blindness is real.
+8 more
12 Screen Deceptions dismantled across 10 sessions.
Same methodology as Vimukti.

Five Tracks

One program. Every age group.

Sachetana is not one-size-fits-all. We have five specialized tracks — each designed for a specific life stage and relationship with screens.

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Vimukti Junior

Ages 8-12 · 10 Sessions
  • ✓Age-appropriate screen awareness — no shame, just understanding
  • ✓Gaming, YouTube, and social media traps explained simply
  • ✓Building offline identity — hobbies, friendships, creativity
  • ✓Parent sessions included — family system change
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Vimukti Teens

Ages 13-17 · 10 Sessions
  • ✓Instagram, Reels, gaming, Discord — specific platform traps
  • ✓Social comparison, FOMO, identity — teen-specific psychology
  • ✓Academic performance recovery — attention span rebuilding
  • ✓Peer pressure strategies — saying no without social cost
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Digital Freedom

Ages 18-30 · 10 Sessions · Most popular
  • ✓All 12 Screen Deceptions dismantled — full program
  • ✓Digital Constitution — your personal intentional use rules
  • ✓Relationship repair — phubbing, digital boundaries
  • ✓30-day digital declutter + graduation ceremony
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Working Professionals

Ages 25-45 · 6 Sessions · Productivity framing
  • ✓‘I need my phone for work’ — the most dangerous Dhokha
  • ✓Deep work protocol — single-tasking, Pomodoro, focus blocks
  • ✓Burnout prevention — screen as fake rest vs actual recovery
  • ✓Available as corporate group program
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Vimukti Parenting

For Parents of screen-addicted children · 6 Sessions
  • ✓Why ‘take the phone away’ never works long-term
  • ✓Family Media Agreement — rules everyone can commit to
  • ✓Parents model first — children follow behavior, not lectures
  • ✓Age-appropriate screen limits backed by research
  • ✓Repairing damaged relationships caused by phubbing

The 10-Session Journey

Three phases. Complete freedom.

Sessions 1–4

Samjhna & Dhokhe Todna

Assess your actual screen use. Learn how tech companies engineer addiction. Dismantle all 12 Screen Deceptions one by one. Build motivation from understanding, not willpower.

Sessions 5–7

Restructuring

Write your Digital Constitution — personal rules for intentional use. Urge management tools. Relationship repair. Build your offline menu. Reconnect with real life.

Sessions 8–10

Azaadi

Digital minimalism. 30-day declutter plan. Relapse prevention. Graduation ceremony — your Freedom Declaration. You leave with a tool, not a dependency.

The Vimukti Team

Your guide

Dr. Priya Dubey Sharma
Dr. Priya Dubey Sharma
PhD (Organisational Psychology) · Applied, Behavioural & Organisational Psychologist · 18+ Years · APA Member

Dr. Priya developed Vimukti Sachetana after observing the same psychological patterns in screen-addicted clients that she saw in substance-addicted ones — the same dopamine hijacking, the same set of false beliefs, the same resistance to willpower-based approaches.

Her PhD research in workplace psychology revealed how technology companies have engineered compulsive use patterns that bypass conscious decision-making. Sachetana is built on this research — five specialized tracks for every age group, using the proven Vimukti belief-removal methodology.

Also professional counsellor at State Bank of India (Bhopal Circle). UNFPA alumna. Member: APA, IAAP, IAC, AISCAP, InSPA.

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Pricing

Invest in your attention back.

Group Program
Tracks 1–3 (Junior / Teens / Digital Freedom)
₹5,000 – ₹8,000 per person
10 sessions · ₹600-800/session equivalent

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Working Professionals
Track 4 · 6 Sessions
₹6,000 – ₹10,000 per person
Corporate group pricing available

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Parenting Track + School
Track 5 · 6 Sessions · School Workshops
₹2,000–3,000 (parenting)
₹10,000–25,000/session for school workshops

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Individual sessions also available: from ₹1,200/session (assessment + report: ₹1,000–1,500). Corporate half-day workshops: ₹25,000–75,000. All pricing is for Bhopal market. Online programs available across India at the same rates. Start with a consultation session before enrollment to choose the right track.

At a glance

Which Sachetana track fits you?

Five tracks, each built for one life stage and its relationship with screens.

TrackForSessionsFocus
Vimukti JuniorAges 8–1210Gaming, YouTube and social media traps explained simply; parent sessions included
Vimukti TeensAges 13–1710Instagram, Reels, gaming and Discord; social comparison; attention rebuilding
Digital FreedomAges 18–3010All 12 Screen Deceptions; a personal Digital Constitution; 30-day declutter
Working ProfessionalsAges 25–456Deep-work protocol and burnout prevention; also as a corporate group program
Vimukti ParentingParents of screen-dependent children6A Family Media Agreement; parents model first

Further reading: WHO: Gaming disorder · APA: Teens

Common questions

What do people ask about Sachetana?

How is screen addiction like substance addiction?
It runs on the same dopamine pathway. Apps are engineered to capture your attention the way a substance captures a craving — which is why “just use it less” rarely works. Sachetana addresses the beliefs and triggers underneath, the same way Vimukti does.
What does Sachetana help with?
Compulsive use of phones, screens, gaming, and social media. There are focused tracks for different patterns, including one designed for younger people.
Is this only for teenagers?
No. Screen and social-media overuse affects adults just as much. The work suits anyone who feels their attention has been hijacked — students, professionals, and parents alike.
Is it in person or online?
Both — in person in Bhopal or online across India.
How do I start?
Begin with a consultation. It is an honest look at your relationship with screens and what a realistic reset could look like — no shaming, no lectures.
Real stories

What people say about working with Dr. Priya

★★★★★5.060+ Google reviews→

I had my first session today, and it was a really positive experience. She listened to me patiently without judging me and made me feel comfortable enough to open up. Talking to her helped me start looking at things from a different perspective.
Nayla Ansari · 5.0
★★★★★
Honestly I had a good experience — she made me feel comfortable and heard. Just after a two-hour session I noticed improvements in myself, and I feel so much better.
Kritika Kushwaha · 5.0
★★★★★
Mental wellness is very important in human life. I personally recommend Dr Priya Sharma for the same. Awesome personality.
Hemraj Singh · 5.0
★★★★★
I had a wonderful experience with Manas Center and Priya ma’am. She is extremely professional, caring, and dedicated towards helping everyone with patience and understanding. Her way of explaining and motivating is really impressive.
Anant Nigam · 5.0
★★★★★

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Screen mera tool hai.
Mera master nahin.

Start with a consultation session with Dr. Priya. She will assess your track, your screen use patterns, and recommend the right program.

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This service is provided by Manas 365 Mindtech Private Limited (CIN U62011MP2026PTC085574), Bhopal — as an educational, non-diagnostic wellbeing service.