I chose to complete the digital fast during the break. I never told anyone over social media that I was going on a short hiatus, I just decided that everything would fine and that I could get away with it.
Needless to say it was (kind of).
This digital fast made me think about how much value we put on our phones. My argument for always having my phone on me is that it is for emergencies and that I am an adult and I know when I should or shouldn't use my phone.
During the two days I never felt tempted to get on my phone, but I was so tempted to get on my computer. The phone wasn't hard to quit, other than for the fact that there was an occurring thought to grab and check my phone.
Having to give up my computer was harder than I thought it would be. I use it at night to watch movies and Netflix. Going to bed was quiet and I did not like it.
I also missed being able to listen to anything I wanted to at any given time. I did re-learn that the radio stations are more numerous and that there is a great chance of you finding one with your music preference.
After the two days of no device I had fewer than 15 texts, but way too many emails.
Most of the texts were from one of my friends who knew I was in Salt Lake and thought that I was ignoring her. After I read them I thought that maybe I should have said something, so as to avoid confusion.
I learned that while these devices are meant to help us they can also hinder us. Over the course of the two days I found that I was more attentive and had longer conversations. I know that I am right back to the way that I was before giving them up, but it put the way I think of my devices in a new light and I have noticed less dependence on them.
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