17/05/2026
I am well aware of the irony of this post as I sit down to write it.
A few weeks ago I had somewhat of a digital detox weekend, and I came back from that weekend feeling refreshed. And my intention was to revisit this to a smaller degree each weekend (ie: small things like not picking up my phone on waking, and putting the phone in the bathroom while I sleep)
This is a hard habit to break. (not impossible) but hard.
When I look at how embedded in my life my phone has become, its no wonder its a hard habit to break.
Each morning I wake up my whoop will provide me with a report on how well ‘ I slept’ (my garmin does the same thing.
On training days, the session for the day is both on my phone and my watch.
I also use the phone to control my lights, and whilst there is a voice activation option, it’s still using my phone to turn the lights (and or heater on) when it is cold and dark here in the mornings.
I also like to listen to music or a podcast while walking or riding my indoor bike (again, stored on my phone). And then of course there is the messaging of friends on the weekend when organising catch ups etc.
My commitment to myself today (after I post this) is to walk away from both the phone and the computer, go outside, get some fresh air, and engage in activities that don’t require the use of my phone or computer.
What other activities are you doing this weekend that don’t involve using your phone or computer?