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August 22, 2023
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Yay!! Sometimes I think it's all in vain and comments like this remind me my journey can be helpful for someone else. Make sure to try a couple or a few, and I hope you find them helpful for your time spent offline journey!

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I learned the difference between the internet and "the internet" which made me realize changing my relationship with technology didn't have to be all or nothing- I could just get rid of the junk that eats up all my days

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Ah, this is my own personal favourite lesson that came out of my journey to get offline! The all-or-nothing thinking was so exhausting and detrimental to finding that balance to enjoy both the offline and online world appropriately. Glad it's resonated with you as well.

With that said, you are the winner of the Life Before Social Media 1000 piece puzzle! :) Please email me at mehretbiruk@gmail.com your mailing address to receive your prize. Thank you for participating!

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I’ve been struggling w what I consider to be phone addiction for maaaaany years now. Your posts are always such a balm. Gonna try to do one of these things this week :)

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I have been there for maaaaaaaaaany years as well, and it does get easier, and it is worth every moment of struggle to get away from it all. Trust the process, be gentle with yourself, and keep going. I'm rooting for you!!!

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I never comment on anything but just wanted to say that I honestly look forward to your newsletter every week. As someone who has always been averse so social media, it is so nice to feel a part of a growing community. You give me ideas about how to spend my time and make me feel excited about life! Your writing is truly so inspiring. Thank you!

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*tears.* This was so lovely to read, thank you for taking the time to share with me. I'm also so grateful to be part of this growing community dedicated to and inspired by spending time IRL. Keep going!

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I’ve been reading your posts over the last few days, and I’m learning so much. Thank you.

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Thank YOU for reading!

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Loved this post! 100 ways to spend more time offline are incredible ideas to balance our digital life. I'll definitely try some of them. Thank you for sharing these tips!

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Thanks! Please do, and hope you find some of them useful.

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