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3 Weird Side Effects From My Digital Detox
#3 is a pain in my backside!
When summer started, I had no intention of getting off the grid.
It was one of those things that just… happened.
After a few days of not checking email, surfing social media, or obsessing over content creation, I noticed a mental shift.
Although I was aware of the science behind nature's calming effect on the mind – and even read Cal Newport’s “Digital Minimalism” a while back – I never actually tried a digital detox.
So, I did what any married dude with three kids would do in my situation:
I lived in the moment, embraced the opportunity, and kept the experiment going all summer.
Here are three of the biggest things I noticed:
Increase in Energy
Aside from the mental clarity and reduced anxiety that comes with being constantly bombarded with the daily woes of the world, I noticed a near-instant increase in my energy levels.
Most people are blissfully unaware of how much time they spend on their devices.
(Research shows it’s between 6 and 7 hours per day)
And while my own usage is slightly less (around the 4-hour mark) I still despise…
