Believe it or not, I've detached myself from my phone, computer, iPad a ton this past year. I used to keep my vibrate on high and sometimes even keep the volume on so I could read my texts right away. Now, though, I'm starting to detach even more, and the more I do, the better it feels.
My newest resolution has been moving my phone's charging station. While it used to be next to my bed, all of my technology now lives on my desk. Making this move was good for a number of reasons.
For one, because the outlet next to my bed is right above the heater, I have a sneaking suspicion that its been overheating my chargers, because all of them have stopped working this year. I've gone through at least 4 different cables. So, my desk seemed like a cooler, safer place.
Second, my alarms are all set on my phone, so now when it goes off in the morning, I have to physically get out of bed to snooze. No, its not that far, but ripping myself from under the covers is literally the biggest struggle every morning, and having to get up, if only for a few seconds, helps get the ball rolling.
Finally, having my phone more than a foot away from my head helps me sleep better. Instead of me waking up every time I get a text or email, or someone tweets at me or likes my Instagram, my phone is far, far away, and I don't have to deal with any of that nonsense.
In a world where we can, and are constantly connected, I would like to think that I can be detached when I'm sleeping. I know how important sleep is and I value every minute I get. Keeping my phone and other screens away from me during this time helps me relax faster and sleep better.
This world makes it hard to want to disconnect, but once I did I knew it was for the better.
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