Although I own both devices, I prefer a dumbphone to a smartphone.
It sounds counterintuitive, but that’s how I’m able to conserve one of the most scarce mental resources: my attention.
Instead of scrolling through social media feeds, I spend my time reading, writing, and living in the present moment. It’s a powerful way to fuel my creativity and run this blog.
But in my younger years, I was addicted to my phone: hours would seem like minutes while I was glued to the screen, admiring photos of my friends’ “perfect” life. Meanwhile, I thought my days weren’t good enough.
Fast-forward to today, my meditation practice has helped me quit this self-comparison game and focus on my real life. If you want to do the same, take this free smartphone addiction test from a book titled How to Break Up With Your Phone by Catherine Price. It’s available for free to all our subscribers: enter your name and email below to subscribe and access.
