I don't go online or on phone before noon or after 8pm. Mornings are for sustained, concentrated reading and then writing. I have no notifications on. None.
sounds wonderful. i’m working toward something more like that. my next step is not sleeping in the same room as my phone, but my current living situation doesn’t allow for it—soon! i know i’m happier the further away from my phone i am :)
Nice take on the phantom reaching habit. What stood out to me is how the 5am scroll wasnt even satisfying,just pure compulsion. I've noticed smthing similar where the 'checking' behavior actually precedes any conscious desire for information. Back when I cut my screentime by half, the weirdest part was realizing how much of my day was structured around these micro-breaks that weren't breaks at all. The journaling shift makes sense though becuase it reverses the information flow instead of consuming, creating. That keeps the mind from that restless scanning mode.
thank you! and yes, journaling feels like letting things out instead of constantly taking things in — creating instead of consuming. it’s helped me feel more connected to myself, even though that impulse still exists.
I commend you in doing this digital detox. It is so hard, right? It is amazing the power these devices have over our lives. I too am trying to scroll less and numb out less. You recognizing your need to do this is a powerful first step in moderating our addictions. Good for you!! You are on the right path. I think you will love the added time it will bring to your life and the new connections that free time will bring about. Keep going. And remember moderation is ok. Moderation shows control and it is very powerful. Take care.
I don't go online or on phone before noon or after 8pm. Mornings are for sustained, concentrated reading and then writing. I have no notifications on. None.
sounds wonderful. i’m working toward something more like that. my next step is not sleeping in the same room as my phone, but my current living situation doesn’t allow for it—soon! i know i’m happier the further away from my phone i am :)
Nice take on the phantom reaching habit. What stood out to me is how the 5am scroll wasnt even satisfying,just pure compulsion. I've noticed smthing similar where the 'checking' behavior actually precedes any conscious desire for information. Back when I cut my screentime by half, the weirdest part was realizing how much of my day was structured around these micro-breaks that weren't breaks at all. The journaling shift makes sense though becuase it reverses the information flow instead of consuming, creating. That keeps the mind from that restless scanning mode.
thank you! and yes, journaling feels like letting things out instead of constantly taking things in — creating instead of consuming. it’s helped me feel more connected to myself, even though that impulse still exists.
I commend you in doing this digital detox. It is so hard, right? It is amazing the power these devices have over our lives. I too am trying to scroll less and numb out less. You recognizing your need to do this is a powerful first step in moderating our addictions. Good for you!! You are on the right path. I think you will love the added time it will bring to your life and the new connections that free time will bring about. Keep going. And remember moderation is ok. Moderation shows control and it is very powerful. Take care.