08/06/2026
This week I’m turning my phone into a brick. No internet, no social media. Just real life (and calls and texts for emergencies).
I have the great joy of joining a yoga retreat today and was inspired by a recent article I read to tie in a digital detox too.
It talked about the effects of social media and phone usage on our brains. I’m sure this isn’t new information for you but as someone who uses their phone a lot for work and fun, plus a history with depression and anxiety. I am keen to put boundaries to things that can bring on any symptoms.
Lately, I’ve become aware of how much I’m using my phone. Anywhere between 4-5 hours a day. Sometimes when I finally put it down, I feel a foggy-ness. My attention is scattered and I’m not able to do anything, my thoughts are not clear, and I’m left wondering how I’m going to complete simple tasks. Has anyone else ever felt the same?
I also realise while writing all this to you on social media it is very ironic….
However, it’s something I often talk about in classes, finding balance.
These tools allow us to connect, learn, create, and stay in touch with our communities. Amazing! But it becomes a problem when it takes up more space in your life than actually *being* in person with your community.
So I’m stepping away for the next 5 days and seeing, when there’s less noise, what can grow.
See you on the other side 🌀
