Quitting Social Media: A Successful Digital Detox

At the beginning of April, I set a goal for myself: with a couple exceptions, I wouldn’t be checking social media for a month. I expected it to be challenging. Up until then, I’d been using social media as a distraction and an excuse for not reading or writing (or, more importantly, making face-to-face connections …

Digital Detox: Making Time For What Matters

Recently, I’ve noticed a trend. I get home from a long day of work, throw myself on my bed, and unlock my phone. I lay there, shoes still on, switching between apps. Half an hour goes by, and I’m not sure what I’ve actually taken in. An hour goes by, and my eyes begin to …