You have one analog hour a day this week - how are you spending it? What’s your favorite thing to do without a screen?

Question

Isabella · Answer

Making Chainmail Jewelry: Been loving making chainmail bracelets, it’s been a great beach day craft. So far I’ve only created chains but want to begin adding charms and other cute things.

Bora · Answer

Walk in nature 🌳: And clear my head, just focus on being present

faye · Answer

listening to music and doodling the lyrics~: This one’s from I Love You, I’m Sorry, Please Help Me, Thank You by Bad Books (Kevin Devine and Andy Hull)…and it looks kinda cool with the background removed??

I like to start the day by giving myself time to do this and this reminds me I haven’t lately bc things have been crazy — it may be not helping how burnt out I am.

Gabriela Riccardi · Answer

Listening To Your Local Radio Call-In Show: When was the last time you turned on your public radio station? I listen to mine every day because Brian is a New York institution and also the love of my life (platonic). Every radio station has a phone number, and I suggest you use it. Such is the magic of the call-in program. Hearing people from all over my city call in to talk their takes on our local issues makes me feel connected to my community in a way nothing else really does. Plus, I sound totally brilliant when the local elections come up.

Jenni · Answer

play a board game by yourself!: There are many solo games out there or multi-player games with 1 player versions in the instructions! Try it out and see if you can win, sometimes it can be trickier than you think and offers a fun challenge.

SammyBoBammy · Answer

Make a Friendship Bracelet: Meditative, creative, and you get a nice sense of accomplishment. Plus, cheap and small!

Ryan · Answer

build a lego set (bonus: do it outdoors): Loved these as a kid, and I still build sets as an adult. Typically I stick with lego botanicals, but this one was too cute to pass up. I just started building snoopy yesterday & had a wonderful time. Kinda allows you to use your hands to create without making too much of a mess. Truly an easy way for me to stay off my phone.

Brigette · Answer

grab binoculars and look up (no creeping): take a walk or look out the window. get to know your birds, your sky, your trees... whatever is up there.

Jenni · Answer

doing a jigsaw puzzle while listening to an audiobook!: This is peak relaxation to me, I don’t know why. Having an engaging but not distracting task while listening to an audiobook helps me connect more with the story, and I feel like I’m resting while still working my brain.

Catherine Davis · Answer

Toss Your Phone Into the Sea: A girl can dream

Jamie · Answer

a good old fashioned stroll: with my baby bestie and NO earbuds. i love my little neighborhood sounds!