08.07.2020 |
With longer days bright blue skies, we can’t help but feel like we must soak up every moment before the cold wind chill is back here in Chicago, Illinois. While we’re out getting a great tan, mixing new cocktails with friends, biking around the city, or whatever your go-to summer activity is, we all automatically want to capture the moment with our phone. Snap a picture, share on social media, tell the world what a great time you’re having. But what if instead, you kept those moments and memories private and to yourself. That’s right, we’re talking about a Digital Detox! Spring cleaning was so last season, it’s time to give yourself a break this summer vacation and create a phone-free zone!
A Digital Detox challenge may sound more daunting than it is, but we promise, with a little help from us, you can create a space where you won’t even miss your phone! Below we have outlined some simple steps you can take in the journey to a tech-free zone so you can enjoy the rest of your summer!
Step 1: Invest in an Old School Alarm Clock.
Yes, we’re serious. Grabbing for your phone first thing in the morning, because it can also conveniently act as an alarm clock, has also become a way for us workaholics to check our emails, messages, and social media first thing in the morning. If you have a real alarm clock every morning, maybe you can take some time to stretch, journal, make a cup of coffee, and take in the beautiful view right outside your window in your Aqua at Lakeshore East Apartment Home!
Step 2: No Phones at the Table.
A simple rule that many people partake in when out to a meal with friends, but why not apply that same rule in your own home? A simple way to stay connected with your environment, really appreciate and indulge in the food in front of you, and be thankful for the people (or apartment home) around you!
Step 3: Start Small and Set Goals
The best way to get anything done is by setting a goal for yourself. Each day, if you start with a goal of no screen time for the first hour of your day, that could snowball into a great day of focus, determination, and goal completing. Maybe an hour is pushing it for your first Digital Detox, so start smaller. Allow yourself only 20 minutes of screen time each hour. Take advantage of airplane mode, and maybe create your goal to turn on airplane mode three times in one day.
Setting goals, no matter how big or small will ultimately help you accomplish them in the long run. And who doesn’t love crossing a task off of a list? We hope these small steps help you turn this summer into the best one yet, happy digital detoxing!
