Join me for a day of no devices each Sunday. This is something I played with throughout 2019, but after seeing the quick and positive affect it has had on my life, have now locked it into my routine. I notice that on these days time seems to slow down, in a good way. It’s hard to believe that all the other days have the same amount of hours. It also seems to re-set me on social media usage and texting for the rest of the week.

During this particular time in history, a practice like this could be challenging or perhaps too much. I recommend noticing and honoring these realities, trying not to judge yourself if this isn’t a good time for you to partake in this non-event. This is not about self punishment or deprivation, but about giving yourself the gift of dedicated, regular space to live the way we all used to, perhaps increasing your perspective about your relationship to your phone or the internet. Exceptions and interruptions in the practice are bound to happen, but will happen intentionally and mindfully—often the opposite of how we all use our phones and tablets. I recommend notifying those who may be used to daily or frequent communication so they don’t worry.

Please feel free to get in touch with me via Instagram or email to share your experiences with this practice, and if you post about it, use #devicefreesunday so we can all connect.