“I love the idea of stepping away from screens, but how do you actually live without them? Wouldn’t I miss out on everything, from work emails to family group chats?” That was the skeptical voice in my head the day I decided to try an analog life experiment for one week. Like many people, I’ve…
Author: Elowen Reed
10 Analog Lifestyle Habits to Try in a Digital World
The analog lifestyle might sound old-fashioned at first glance. After all, we live in a time where nearly everything is digitized, automated, and available at the swipe of a screen. Phones organize our days, watches track our sleep, and reminders buzz for every little task. With so much convenience at our fingertips, the idea of…
The Rise of the Analog Lifestyle: Why Going Offline Feels Like Coming Home
Picture this. Your phone buzzes with a new notification. Then another. Before you even finish reading one message, an email pings, a news alert flashes, and Instagram reminds you that you have “stories to catch up on.” Suddenly your chest feels tight and your brain is juggling ten things at once. Now imagine a different…
How to Embrace Slow Living in the Age of Algorithms and Reclaim Your Life
The Illusion of Choice: How Algorithms Shape What We Eat, Watch, and Even Think Have you ever opened Netflix for a “quick watch” and ended up binging a show you hadn’t even planned to watch? Or scrolled through Instagram, only to realize an hour later that you’ve been fed an endless stream of “recommended” content?…
Unplug or Lose Them: The Truth About Digital Detox for Families
Is your family struggling to stay present due to excessive screen time? Do you catch yourself endlessly scrolling while your child is glued to their tablet? The digital age has made connection easier—but often at the cost of real, in-person moments. It’s time to take a step back and embrace a digital detox family lifestyle…