We check our phones first thing in the morning. We scroll when we’re bored, overwhelmed, or avoiding rest. The digital world keeps us connected – but it also keeps us distracted, overstimulated, and sometimes…drained.
Today’s rest is all about creating a little space between you and your screen.
Why Digital Boundaries Matter
Your phone isn’t the enemy. But constant notifications, comparison, and endless scrolling can pull you out of your own life.
Digital boundaries help you:
- Reclaim your time
- Reduce stress and anxiety
- Sleep better
- Focus on what actually restores you
This isn’t about quitting your phone – it’s about using it with more intention.
Self-Care Action:
Take a 2-Hour “Digital Pause” Today
Here’s how:
- Choose a time block – morning, afternoon, or evening.
- Turn your phone on Do Not Disturb (or airplane mode).
- Put it in another room or drawer.
- Use that time to be fully present – read, rest, create, walk, journal, or do nothing at all.
Start with 2 hours. If that feels good, try a longer break this weekend.
Try This Gentle Journal Prompt:
“How do I feel when I step away from screens?“
Write whatever comes up – relief, boredom, discomfort, freedom. It’s all valid.
Resources to Support You:
Forest App: Helps you stay off your phone and grow a virtual tree while you focus.
Screen Time Settings: Use built-in phone limits to reduce distractions.
Self-Care Playlist on Spotify: Listen while you’re unplugged.
Remember:
You don’t have to be available to everyone all the time.
You don’t have to answer every notification immediately.
You are allowed to choose presence over pressure.
This is your permission slip.
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