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 THE UNPLUG CHALLENGE!


It was hard to start, but also surprisingly rewarding. At first, I felt very disconnected from everything I felt like, even with a little bit of anxiety. I caught myself reaching for my phone, then had to remember. It was a part of my daily routine I was missing, and it was a little uncomfortable at some points. I realized that I use my phone a lot, not just to communicate but to fill in gaps when I am bored. 

I felt a change in their life following an abrupt stop in their notifications. I discovered that there was more in the moment, focusing on other conversations, and little things like sunlight and the sounds of birds caught my attention. The time got slower, but in a good way. I liked it a lot. Additionally, I  had more time for things like reading and journaling that I typically put off. Although this sense of self-reconnection was rejuvenating, there were times it felt lonely, particularly when thinking about possible attempts to contact friends or family.

Overall, the challenge taught me how dependent I am on my phone, not just for communication but for comfort and a distraction. Moving forward, I want to create a space where I do not depend on my phone or TV to get me from not being bored, but find other things to do.

This is a picture of my teammate and me getting snacks before we went tanning. The other picture is a cool drink I made.

Works Cited

Carr, Nicholas. “The Shallows.” Nicholas Carr, 28 Jan. 2014, www.nicholascarr.com/?page_id=16.

“Emerging Trends in Psychology: Technology Dependence.” CSP Online, 9 July 2020, online.csp.edu/resources/article/technology-dependency/.

Turkle, Sherry. “TEDxUIUC - Sherry Turkle - Alone Together.” YouTube, 25 Mar. 2011, www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtLVCpZIiNs.






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