To have a reconnect day tomorrow

[CutToChase]

They call it unplugging but actually it's more like plugging back in

Tomorrow I want to have an "old me" day: back before I became a jaded, angry, tired smartphone addict.

I'm going to not use my phone except to call two old friends. Maybe cook something complicated. Read. Do some painting. Tomorrow morning I will have my coffee and smoke watching the sunrise instead of looking at AIBU an the guardian. Maybe despite the cold I'll go outside just to feel that chill and then the relief of coming inside.

I'm wondering what you would do if you had a whole day of nothingness in front of you?

Also I plan on doing something nice for people. I'm not sure what yet. But I have neglected people as was struggling myself. Maybe make some kind of christmas card thing or gift that's meaningful for people.

Anyone else feel like they need to get back to themselves lately?

Sounds great. I’m often bored but there’s plenty I could do. I just reach for my phone out of laziness.

I need to spend some time calling/messaging some friends.

Hope you have a great day tomorrow ☕️🍰

Yeah I can relate...it's all work and no play right now.
If I had a day to myself I would finish Christmas shopping online and then cuddle my dog while binge watching The Crown.

I often have a day where I put my phone away and make a good old fashioned pen and paper list of things to do that day. I feel much better by the end of the day and tend to sleep better that night.

I was horrified to be notified by my phone that my usage at one point was nearly 6 hours a day. So much wasted time.

I can totally relate, OP. I reckon many, many people could.
Hope you enjoy your day

So get off MN and get on with it.

This sounds great. I’ve recently rediscovered my love of art and crafting and can spend hours absorbed in a painting or clay project. I don’t even think about my phone.

And then it’s Friday evening, I’m slumped on the sofa phone I hand!