i once broke my phone and due to unforeseen circumstances I wasn’t able to get a new one for a couple weeks so I was forced to take time without it, and to be honest, it was beautiful! its nice to say “ah my phone wasn’t on me / my phone was broken so I couldn’t respond.“
since then I’ve done some time intentionally leaving my phone at home when I leave to have a bit of solace and experience the world around me for a moment without needing headphones in or checking notifications constantly. great stuff!!
Feb 27, 2024
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my phone broke and I was broke. so I had to go though 2 months of no phone. I have never been so peaceful. I now know the route to get to places (because I had no maps). Got the habit of only replying to texts at 6:30pm and make plans for the next day at that time. I read so many books and was so notinfluenced by social media. Even the things I was eating changed a lot, no more fast meals you can make in less then 5 min, instead I asked my grandma what to cook and guys it’s awesome. BREAK YOUR PHONE
Nov 21, 2024
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recent mental health booster I stumbled onto when my phone ended up dead one morning, so I went to a cafe near me to journal/read for a couple hours without it. there were so many times I phantom reached for my it like the addict I am, very glad I couldn’t that day or else stupid things would have been done. I was forced to sit in the moment and process my thoughts without being able to actively do anything or contact anyone. did it the next day purposely and I had such a good day.
leave your phone at home sometimes when you’re bumming around your area doing small errands! also forces you to learn your surroundings rather than relying on google maps.
Jan 30, 2025
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okay i am not a crazy wilderness person so the times i’ve done this have been in the safety of a camp ground with a nearby landline and surrounded by many responsible people BUT
it’s my favorite opportunity to be phoneless. and! you have a decent excuse to not answer people for 4 days straight xx
connect with natuuutreeee maaaann
the most recent trip i went on was in the most beautiful location and i don’t have a single photo to prove it because my phone was out of charge in the car
and that is a beautiful thing if you really think about it it
Nov 7, 2024
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god it’s just young people in love with jazz and I love it - got their vinyl, it just is so relaxing and lovely and great for calm listening!!
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truly the best cannoli to drop in the city of Boston, the best of the best comes from bovas bakery - its the most unctuous bite of cannoli you’ll ever have
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