A lot of the time, I'll get done with a long day (or even long week) of work, and lack the energy to do a lot of the classic "no phone" stuff. Going for a walk, tending the garden, reading a book, or even watching TV can feel like too much work after a draining day.
The only thing I've found that's equally low-effort to scrolling is listening to music. Particularly listening to a full album or series of albums by the same artist. But I do find that my hands often wander back to my phone after a while.
Curious to hear peoples' thoughts about this. What are your favorite zone out activities?
reddit.comWhat are some truly dead-brained things to do other than scroll?
We have an endless amount of information and games at our fingertips, but it’s rotting our brains.
We need to soak in more idle time. No scrolling, music, podcasts, or audiobooks. Try it, even for a few minutes.
Notice how relaxed and grounded you feel when you simply observe and think?
We really don’t know how to stop and smell the roses anymore. ... See more
We need to soak in more idle time. No scrolling, music, podcasts, or audiobooks. Try it, even for a few minutes.
Notice how relaxed and grounded you feel when you simply observe and think?
We really don’t know how to stop and smell the roses anymore. ... See more
HealthyGamerGG - YouTube
What I'm looking for: an app to throw notes, pdf's and links.
I don't like notion because it doesn't automatically catch the thumbnail for links from Instagram etc and everything gets quite nested inside pages. Can learn to like it if someone links me to a resource teaching me how I need to build what I need.
My mind is good cause it makes a Pi... See more
reddit.comHere are some examples of possible activities: Washing the dishes Loading the dishwasher Taking out the garbage Brushing your teeth Taking a shower Doing the laundry Driving the car Leaving the house Entering the house Going upstairs Going downstairs
Mark Williams • The Mindful Way through Depression: Freeing Yourself from Chronic Unhappiness
Turn to this list whenever you’re looking for something to do. The more substitute activities you identify, the easier this experiment becomes.
Chris Bailey • How to Calm Your Mind: Finding Presence and Productivity in Anxious Times

- CMF phone 1 by Nothing - I find their minimalist OS very suitable to use as a dumbed down smartphone.
- Dretec timer for pomodoros and meditation
- Swiss Army Knife
- Parker Vintage Pen to jott down notes
- Casio Watch F-91WB-1AEF
- Zorki 4 film camera
- Boox Page (for books, obsidian, reading news, Anki)
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