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?
These responses correspond to an idea I’ve taught my clients and students for many years—any human activity can be turned into an opportunity to mindfully connect with the here and now. If you don’t think you can sit down and deliberately meditate, what is a task you do in your daily life that you can make an effort to engage in with full attention
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If you’re looking for inspiration to lower your stimulation height through the analog world, here are some substitutions I found helpful.
Chris Bailey • How to Calm Your Mind: Finding Presence and Productivity in Anxious Times
Meditation is a valuable tool for hitting the reset button. You may also try vigorous exercise, a scenic adventure, or immersing yourself in an unrelated creative endeavor.
Rick Rubin • The Creative Act: A Way of Being
if you want to eliminate the addictive pull of entertainment sites on your time and attention, give your brain a quality alternative. Not only will this preserve your ability to resist distraction and concentrate, but you might even fulfill Arnold Bennett’s ambitious goal of experiencing, perhaps for the first time, what it means to live, and not j
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Skip Mindless Scrolling Avoid spending time on mindless activities like endless scrolling through social media, which doesn't add real value to your life or align with your deeper goals.