The Doomscroll
Numbing out online isn’t resting. It is draining!
The people who put their phones in another room aren’t disconnected. They’re fully present. They know that scrolling for two hours doesn’t recharge your battery.
It completely depletes your focus. They know that putting the screen down isn’t missing out on the world. It’s re-entering their own life.
We’ve all been there, trapped in the infinite scroll. Looking for an escape from an exhausting day, but ending up more tired than before.
But when you break the cycle, the quiet returns.
Your mind settles.
Your eyes rest.
You actually feel human.
For 15 minutes tonight, leave your phone in a different room while you watch TV or eat dinner.
What is one thing you could do with an extra hour of screen-free time?
#SimplyAgile #DigitalDetox #EndTheDoomscroll #UnplugToRecharge #ProtectYourPeace
Victor Okwara and Kim Sanchez Skinner4 Comments
I started with charging my phone on the other side of the house from the bedroom. That way, I’m no longer using it as my alarm clock and checking news or email before my feet hit the floor.
My mornings are better, saving screen time at least until breakfast and coffee. Next goal: screen free meals, even when I’m dining alone.
Today, a little gardening was a welcome break from a computer or phone screen.
We deserve a break, every day.
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@Kim Sanchez Skinner Brilliant, well done Kim!
screen free meals are a game changer!
Such a good reminder. A lot of what we call “rest” is really just overstimulation in a different form, and it usually leaves us feeling even more scattered afterward.
I like how simple and real this is. Sometimes the best reset is not doing more, it’s just putting the phone away long enough to feel present again.
We often mistake distraction for rest, but they are not the same. Being intentional with our time, even for a few minutes, makes a real difference.
