Can we have a confession moment?? Caaause I really need to rant about something…
Lately I’ve been realizing just how much time I spend on my phone.
I know, I know, everybody and their dog is talking about how terrible screens are for you. But just hang with me for a sec…
I’ve spent so many hours of my life on nothingness…like actually…
Doom-scrolling, binge-watching, constantly filling every moment by consuming. And tbh, it never feels like it’s enough. Ugh!!
A few months ago I felt convicted about it. I heard a statistic that said if you spend 4 hours on your phone a day that’s roughly a decade spent JUST ON A SCREEN! HUH?! I simply could not imagine getting to Heaven and hearing God tell me I wasted over 10 years of my life….
why i’m going old school
I would say I’m a natural born dreamer. There is always something I’m trying to grow in or create! Thinking about all the time I’ve spent on my phone made me realize I could use that time for something so much greater!!
SO!
This summer I’m completely (well…except for traveling) giving up my smartphone for a dumb phone…yeah, I know…
I’m tired of feeling like I’m not actually living life. I feel stuck in this gross social media/internet version of life.
Disclaimer here…technology of all kinds has AMAZING benefits and can be a great tool!!
I’m just tired of feeling like technology is using me, rather than me using it…🙃Anybody else relate?!
So this summer, I’m chasing after my big dreams and setting the phone down.
I want my life to be full of color, passion, adventure, peace, confidence, and contentment.
I know giving up my smartphone won’t solve all of my problems, but it’s the first step of a long journey towards living life boldly. Even if it makes me a liiiittle uncomfy.
the nitty gritty
From May to September I’m going to be swapping my iPhone for a flip phone. I know you might be thinking…what about music, maps, and pictures?? And to that I say…good point! 😅
My plan so far is to find a dumb phone that still has some capabilities. I need maps and really appreciate Spotify for my job. Although I could get a gps for my car, which I may wind up doing…
For the photo aspect I’m going to get a digital camera and photo album! I love the idea of having some physical pictures to preserve memories with. I miss the days of being handed a book chock full of all the sweetest moments of someone’s life!!
I don’t plan on being completely offline since New Grooves is my dream project. However, I will be only accessing it from my computer.
This way I get to choose when I’m stepping into that space, rather than feeling like it’s constantly intruding my life.
hopes & dreams
My biggest goal with this challenge is to be more present. I’m tired of watching other people live their lives and chase their dreams. I’m ready for it to be my turn to jump in!!
I want to live life with lots of color and pursue my craziest dreams. But I can’t do that when I spend hours everyday glued to a screen…
Let me extend the same offer to you!!
If you’ve been feeling the itch to ditch the smartphone spiral, let this be your sign!
Let’s tune into our real lives and create something beautiful!
P.S.
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That’s all for now,
xoxo,
Lily