By all means ...You could try managing everything piling up on your interminable to-do list. Or, perhaps, how about waving goodbye to procrastination and catching up on that piece of work your conscience keeps nagging you about? (Then again, isn't your To-do list on your Iphone's Calendar and weren't you told to submit that essay online?)
Since - for most of us - the days of pre-phone living are nothing short of a blur, I thought it was about time I'd tackle my life from a whole new perspective (and, y'know, document it!) - #we'regoingoldschool
And so, alas! My digital detox began...
Here's what I learned:
Getting stuff done:
As soon as this challenge commenced, I was completely oblivious to the fact that ahead of me was my most productive morning. Like. EVER. Work - done. To-do list - complete. I think the idea that my phone was out of the question for the day was actually pretty liberating; I have the entire day ahead of me - Let's get stuff done!
I like a good book:
In a world ambushed with an obsession for likes and a constant fear of 'missing out', reading often gets swept under the carpet. On the daily, I do try to read as regularly as possible although admittedly, I'd be lying if I said I read as much as I'd truly like to. But, what better time to indulge in a compelling read that now? And, I really indulged...
If there's just one thing I can take from this experiment, it will be the reading!
Time is my best friend:
Screen time must consume a huge chunk of our day. I gather this, of course, because my digital detox unleashed a vast abundance of time. Time that before participating in the challenge, flew by.
A sound night's sleep:
Ahhh. A sound night's sleep. Can you get anything more pure and revered? Well, this was what I got after a full day unglued to a screen - the quickest time it's taken me to fall asleep all year. And if that hasn't made you want to give this challenge a go, I don't know what will...

I'd love to be able to do this I feel like my whole life is on my phone and don't know how i'd get through life without it haha. I am making a conscious effort not to be on it that much at weekends though and really just enjoy my time and relax more
ReplyDeletewww.gillianhelen.com
Ahh I know the feeling! It's a really nice feeling to switch everything off though ☺️ Thanks for reading!
ReplyDeleteI know I should spend less time on my phone, but it's such a hard habit to break! This has definitely encouraged me to be more conscious of the amount of time I spend looking at a screen x
ReplyDeleteShannon | https://shannonmichelle1.blogspot.com
It's definitely tough to get started :)
DeleteThis is a great post Lily! It was really interesting to see what you learned from your digital detox. I also find that when I spend less time on my phone I am much more productive. It's great that you experienced so many positive benefits :) Thanks for sharing! <3 xx
ReplyDeleteBexa | www.hellobexa.com
Thank you so much for reading :)
DeleteIt's surprising how much you can get done when normally you'd be scrolling on Twitter&Instagram!! I've started reading before bed every night and it's such a good way to get your pages in
ReplyDeleteCharlotte / Charlotte's Picks
Very true! :) Thanks for reading x
DeleteIt really is a hard habit to break. I can only imagine all I'd accomplish if I could do the same.
ReplyDeleteIt sure is, you and do it for sure though!
DeleteI don't think that I can go without my phone.
ReplyDeleteMaybe I need to challenge myself.
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Go for it! Thanks for reading :)
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