Love this so much! All of the sudden I got such a major "ick" from being online and going back to using an physical agenda, and even writing my grocery lists down has been soooo nice. I considered getting the Brick but I haven't yet, do you like it?
Thank you! I actually made a update post on one month of doing the experiment and kind of what worked and what did it but as much as I really wanted to try to write things down physically, it just wasn’t working out for me, but the brick has still been great! I love it. For some reason, even though I can just go and “unbrick” my phone whenever I want, it has really helped break that immediate habit of just grabbing my phone and immediately go go onto social media. And it’s really helpful if you want to try to be present when you’re out and about and so you can just essentially brick your phone and then leave the house and then you really can’t get on anything.
I'm also an ADHD momma and I've found going analog for everything would just be impossible. I've finally found rhythms that work for me and my husband for scheduling, creating grocery lists, etc. and switching to analog would be way too difficult. Still, I'm finding ways to go analog when I can, and I think that's really the point. We just need less stimulation and that looks different for everyone. Looking forward to seeing how your experiment goes!
Yes, that’s been challenging for me because both my husband and I have severe ADHD so we have shared lists and calendars between us but so far I’m finding that also having a physical calendar just for my stuff and the kids stuff as well as in the digital calendar has helped reinforce things so I don’t forget. But yes, everything can be a good tool within moderation I believe! I’m excited to share more!
Love this!! Why can’t we have away messages on texts like the good ol aim days ha! I will say I have a friend who constantly has her phone set to “away mode” (notifications disabled) so that she can work. It alerts me when I text her and it does make me not expect an immediate response (which I rarely ever need anyways). I might try to incorporate that as well.
I’m with you! The notebook in the purse idea is great. I’m also trying to journal, use an actual alarm clock instead of my phone and intentionally disconnect from my phone on Sundays. All day.
Wonderful suggestions! I definitely should try the alarm clock, but my kids also kind of act as my alarm clock so I guess that is as analog as you can get lol
I love this, Sarah! Looking forward to hearing more as your experiment goes on.
I’m sure I’ve mentioned it before, but for the last few months I’ve taken an intentional break from technology on Sundays. I can’t access almost anything on my phone from Saturday 5pm until Monday 9am. It’s been so life giving! I think it’s also part of why I’ve picked up some “analog” hobbies like embroidery 🤗
Thank you for the support and enthusiasm! Yes, I’ve loved seeing your journey with that! I am very excited and nervous to start lol. I think for me it’s gonna be less about being actually off-line and more about being off my phone in general. I’m nervous because I use my phone for all my lists and all of my lists are also synced with my husband’s lists in calendar, but I’m hoping I’ll be able to keep up with it. Also, my dad just sent me an embroidery kit as a gift so I’ll be trying that as well! I would love any tips.
I love that! What’s helped me the most with embroidery has been googling a stitch type to see a video tutorial! Also actually getting a pair of embroidery scissors 😅
Love this so much! All of the sudden I got such a major "ick" from being online and going back to using an physical agenda, and even writing my grocery lists down has been soooo nice. I considered getting the Brick but I haven't yet, do you like it?
Thank you! I actually made a update post on one month of doing the experiment and kind of what worked and what did it but as much as I really wanted to try to write things down physically, it just wasn’t working out for me, but the brick has still been great! I love it. For some reason, even though I can just go and “unbrick” my phone whenever I want, it has really helped break that immediate habit of just grabbing my phone and immediately go go onto social media. And it’s really helpful if you want to try to be present when you’re out and about and so you can just essentially brick your phone and then leave the house and then you really can’t get on anything.
I'm also an ADHD momma and I've found going analog for everything would just be impossible. I've finally found rhythms that work for me and my husband for scheduling, creating grocery lists, etc. and switching to analog would be way too difficult. Still, I'm finding ways to go analog when I can, and I think that's really the point. We just need less stimulation and that looks different for everyone. Looking forward to seeing how your experiment goes!
Yes, that’s been challenging for me because both my husband and I have severe ADHD so we have shared lists and calendars between us but so far I’m finding that also having a physical calendar just for my stuff and the kids stuff as well as in the digital calendar has helped reinforce things so I don’t forget. But yes, everything can be a good tool within moderation I believe! I’m excited to share more!
Love this!! Why can’t we have away messages on texts like the good ol aim days ha! I will say I have a friend who constantly has her phone set to “away mode” (notifications disabled) so that she can work. It alerts me when I text her and it does make me not expect an immediate response (which I rarely ever need anyways). I might try to incorporate that as well.
Yes! We so need that. And we need algorithms on apps to be like “hey you’ve been on here too long, go touch grass” 🤣
I’m with you! The notebook in the purse idea is great. I’m also trying to journal, use an actual alarm clock instead of my phone and intentionally disconnect from my phone on Sundays. All day.
Wonderful suggestions! I definitely should try the alarm clock, but my kids also kind of act as my alarm clock so I guess that is as analog as you can get lol
I love this, Sarah! Looking forward to hearing more as your experiment goes on.
I’m sure I’ve mentioned it before, but for the last few months I’ve taken an intentional break from technology on Sundays. I can’t access almost anything on my phone from Saturday 5pm until Monday 9am. It’s been so life giving! I think it’s also part of why I’ve picked up some “analog” hobbies like embroidery 🤗
Thank you for the support and enthusiasm! Yes, I’ve loved seeing your journey with that! I am very excited and nervous to start lol. I think for me it’s gonna be less about being actually off-line and more about being off my phone in general. I’m nervous because I use my phone for all my lists and all of my lists are also synced with my husband’s lists in calendar, but I’m hoping I’ll be able to keep up with it. Also, my dad just sent me an embroidery kit as a gift so I’ll be trying that as well! I would love any tips.
I love that! What’s helped me the most with embroidery has been googling a stitch type to see a video tutorial! Also actually getting a pair of embroidery scissors 😅