Do this today – yes, even though your day is already planned. For ONE HOUR, take a technology break: Leave. Your. Phone. At. Home.
Maybe you’ll break out into a cold sweat at the mere thought of being unplugged for an hour. Maybe you’ll feel a deep sense of relief at the thought of having some alone time.
- What could you do with that hour? Here are a few options:
- Grab a book that’s been on your reading list.
- Attend a yoga class.
- Run your favorite route.
- Go for a walk – with or without man’s best friend – at the beach, in a park, through your town.
- Take a hike.
- Hop on your bike.
- See what it feels like to sit in your backyard.
- Meet a friend and catch up – face to face!
- If you’ve got kids, surprise them with a picnic supper.
- Go fly a kite.
- Enjoy a device-free dinner with your family.
- Do some meal prep for the week.
- Volunteer at a nonprofit.
- Check out the sunset – actually enjoy the experience rather than trying to take the perfect photo.
- Get outside and enjoy the fresh air.
- Start a routine of unplugging one hour before you go to bed.
- You get it: Do anything that makes your heart sing and brings a smile to your face.
Take note of how unplugging makes you feel. Anxious? Relaxed? Relieved? All of the above?
Once you’ve mastered a one-hour break from technology, work up to two hours. How about setting a goal of going tech free for an entire day? Stop sweating. It will be okay.
As always, let me know how this change fits into your helath goals.
Unplug: Leave Your Phone at Home was last modified: February 10th, 2022 by