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Mehret Biruk
Mar 29, 2022
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Hi there,

I spent 24 hours away from the internet.

Five things to share:

  1. When those in-between moments we rush to fill with the digital noise become available, time starts to feel infinite. The morning feels longer. The afternoon drags on. The evening goes on evermore slowly. Suddenly, time is apparent— in your face. It passes painfully slow, suddenly so obvious, laughing victoriously at you: Notice me now, you hear time say.

    A day without the internet

  2. The 24-hour digital detox has proven to boost productivity, help with focus, increase creative insights, and even reset your circadian rhythm, but what do you need to do to prepare for a 24-hour digital detox? The 5 Essential Items You Need for a DIGITAL DETOX

    Psst… you don’t need to purchase anything for a successful digital detox, but it can make the experience more fun. It’s nice to have a disposable camera to take pictures with on your walk, or jot down thoughts and ideas on a piece of paper throughout the day. What you do need is free: Do put your devices away.

  3. A quote I want to share with you:

    Those who make the worst use of their time are the first to complain of its shortness.

    — Jean de La Bruysre

    There is so much time in the day, we just need to make time to find it.

  4. Offline: day one of life without internet

    Paul Miller describes his first 24 hours away from the internet.

  5. A question for you: What do you unplug for?

    Leave a comment with your answer for a chance to win a NDU I Unplug For Mug or Tote Bag (your pick!) I’ll be mailing it to an address you provide.

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Charlie E.
Mar 31, 2022Liked by Mehret Biruk

I unplug for my mental health and to give my brain the space to reflect and form its own thoughts without outside influence.

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Suhana
Mar 30, 2022Liked by Mehret Biruk

I unplug to be more mindful of what’s around me. I feel like when I use my devices, I can feel my brain going numb and it blocks my true thoughts and emotions. When I unplug, my awareness goes way up and I feel like I can appreciate the little things better

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