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As I'm moving more into #SlowLiving and trying to disconnect from the fast-everything, stress-inducing, chaotic consumerism of modern life, I'm glad I checked this book out from the library. I've already set myself up for a screen-free Saturday every week, starting with next Saturday. I'm doing mine a little differently, though, since I still want to write blog posts on the weekend. I'll start in the early morning and go until Sunday morning.

This one hit me deeply. I‘d like to try implementing a form of this for my family, though I won‘t be getting a landline. I love the idea of filling your tech-free days with fun activities & adventures. It‘s a subject I think is crucial to follow as my kids get older.

“Connecting broadly is meaningless unless we also connect deeply.”

“When we succumb to our screens too often, we're just spinning our wheels when we could be going somewhere.”

@ImperfectCJ - Thank you so much for thinking of me!! I've been intrigued by this book for a while and think it may have some concepts that will work for me. It was such a pleasant surprise to get this in the mail today!! Also, I am in love with this gorgeous card!! Thank you!!

#bookspin #bookspinbingo

24/6 is a Technology Shabbat. It‘s about taking a break from technology in whatever form works for you at least once a week. This is something that I‘ve been thinking of incorporating in the new year.

#firstlinefridays

Chapter 1: Why I Went 24/6

In 2008, Ken and I found out I was pregnant with our second child after multiple miscarriages.

Day 6 - Nature
#30daysofgratitude

I've already reviewed this book but chose to tag it for today since we are focusing on nature. Taking time away from technology and going outside is a REALLY good idea.
1) That my 20 year-old son still loves to take walks with me to talk and be together. ❤️
2) Sunsets
3) Colors - such gorgeous colors in nature!!!

@jb72

When technology first came on the scene in wearable, carryable form I was for all of it any time, any where. But now I realize that we're giving over all of our lives to these devices and failing to connect with real humans in meaningful ways... first of those humans being connecting with oneself.

Shlain is funny and real. The book is smartly written and such a quick enjoyable read. You can take back your life from the tech.

Enough research to make a convincing argument and enough practical info to make it realistic! Not rocket science, one of those ‘does what it says on the tin‘ books, but I flew through it and was inspired enough to make a concerted effort to change the structure of my relationship with technology and reconnect with some satisfying old school pleasures.

This book is a game changer for me. I have been honoring Sabbath for a little while now, but I plan on adding no screens to my time of rest. I love that this isn't just a book that says, "I do this and it's great." It's filled with all kinds of research and ideas and truth that back up the benefits of living 24/6. This is a must-read for everyone.

Shlain presents some good arguments and practical suggestions for instituting a tech fast one day a week. I enjoyed this book more than I expected to. My family and I are using it as a starting point for discussions about how we use tech and how that supports (or doesn't support) our priorities as a family and as individuals.

My spouse pointed out the irony of my using this book as a phone stand while I scrolled through Instagram. (I have since set the phone aside and actually opened the book.)

Really intrigued by this - unplugging one day a week. Can‘t wait to read how it‘s impacted the authors life. #bfcr3

Starting this one today. 🤓

Reflecting on things I learnt through the #BFC. I‘m wondering about this as an experiment..... unplugging from everything one day a week 🤔 Thoughts?

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