Wow, I think I used to be addicted to my phone, and now I think I’m addicted to not having it. Last year during internship I experienced my first ever “digital detox” and it was one of the highlights of my mental health on the trip. This year, my responsibility on the team has changed quite a bit. I’ve gone from being somewhere with no leadership responsibilities, to this year, having several which require me having a phone. This has changed the nature of my digital detox.
I’ve noticed that the nature of not only my relationships, but the relationships of others around me have significantly improved due to the lack of technological accessibility. It’s funny to see how our relationships have strengthened, and our bonds have become tighter when you actually have to use words to build bridges instead of reels, text messages, or are the forms of social media. Throughout this trip, we have used things called “bricks” which limit are accessibility to certain apps. I have strongly considered using one next year in the hopes of increasing my productivity, both in the educational sphere, and the athletic one as well.
I hope the point that I’m communicating in this blog is that a digital detox is a blessing. I’ve noticed my intentionality with God has increased, my friendships have deepened, and my awareness to the world around me has sharpened.