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Have a home for your devices. 🤯⠀ ⠀ The science behind having a place where your devices live is growing. And by place, we don’t mean our back pocket where mine can reside often. We mean a place to set it down and walk away. ⠀ ⠀ This detaches your brain from all the activity happening on the phone. “Out of sight. Out of mind”. This way when you’re in the middle of your life activities and it buzzes your mind can continue your activity undisturbed, instead of unaware anxiety levels rising in you from the constant or sporadic pings in your back pocket. We know there are plenty of times we need to have our phones with us for kids, work, our camera...but when you can, take the time to set it down and move on. ⠀ ⠀ Here’s three simple steps to have a healthier mind when technology is such a big part of our lives. ⠀ ⠀ ✔️ Turn off as many notifications as you can (this is PROVEN to reduce anxiety and increase connection, focus and productivity)⠀ ⠀ ✔️Have a home for your phone (our Detox Box is available at the #linkinbio talkmoretechless.com We’ve used ours for 5 years now and it’s still in the middle of our living room. ⠀ ⠀ ✔️Unplug regularly- maybe it’s weekends, maybe it’s a week getaway each year, maybe it’s a morning walk everyday...but let’s make this a habit and get our kids involved in it. Clear the mind. ⠀ ⠀ More on the @relay_go you see pictured here, plus xbox struggles and pre-teens first phone on our instastory this week. ⠀ Hint: our boys are loving their Relays!⠀ ⠀ #techresponsibly #talkmore #digitaldistractions #unplug #phonedown #mealtimes #digitalwellness #lookup #digitalmindfulness #optoutside #connect #eatandconnect #talkmoretechless #parenting #kids #detoxbox #unplugged
We go deeper into the “why” of talking more to enhance our relationships and how we can learn from one another in a digital age. ⠀ ⠀ Summertime is the perfect time for deeper connection as well as mindful technology use. #techresponsibly⠀ ⠀ So grateful to have space to talk about this important message on the Technology For Mindfulness Podcast. ⠀ ⠀ Talking More in a Digital Age. Take a listen! #linkinbio ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #techresponsibly #talkmore #momlife #digitaldistractions #unplug #phonedown #mealtimes #digitalwellness #lookup #digitalmindfulness #optoutside #connect #eatandconnect #talkmoretechless #parenting #grandparents #raisingkids
Love this natural shot with the setting sun’s reflection in the window @lunajuicebar It really was a beautiful evening of connection. #dinnerwithstrangers . . #Repost @saborwtx ・・・ This past weekend, we hosted the first of many Dinner With Strangers event! When guests arrived, many stated they were introverts outside of their comfort zone for this event. As the evening went on, we saw the room come alive as complete strangers opened up and became friends! It was a beautiful sight to see! We are excited to provide an event where unexpected connections can happen and friendships are formed! Be on the lookout for future events! Thank you to @lunajuicebar and @talkmoretechless for an amazing evening!
Love this natural shot with the setting sun’s reflection in the window @lunajuicebar It really was a beautiful evening of connection. #dinnerwithstrangers . . #Repost @saborwtx ・・・ This past weekend, we hosted the first of many Dinner With Strangers event! When guests arrived, many stated they were introverts outside of their comfort zone for this event. As the evening went on, we saw the room come alive as complete strangers opened up and became friends! It was a beautiful sight to see! We are excited to provide an event where unexpected connections can happen and friendships are formed! Be on the lookout for future events! Thank you to @lunajuicebar and @talkmoretechless for an amazing evening!
A few weeks ago my son had some nervousness heading out to summer camp. He said he didn’t want to be away from us. My other two would jump on the camp van in a heartbeat, ready to be with friends and have a blast. Not him. He’s a homebody like his dad. We encouraged him about how good this weekend would be for him and how much fun he would have. When we arrived he didn’t have his close friends in the same group with him. A day later we got a text from the camp leader saying he was having a hard time, but that he was going to be okay and to just be patient as he pushes through the nerves. It will be good for him. What did I do? I googled “co-dependent kids” 😂😩🥴😆. I scanned every subtitle about how my relationship with my child may be damaged. After reading enough I momentarily believed the fact that I was not a good parent and my kid needed a major intervention. *I probably wasn’t reading the right articles because if I did have a co-dependent child I should have felt more equipped, but instead I felt inadequate. I shut my laptop. I paused. I then asked myself the question, “Why did I feel the need to jump to that google question? Why did I feel the need to check the internet for something I am equipped to handle as a parent, as my son’s mom, as a human. Why didn’t I pause, be still, pray, reflect and the hardest part - wait. I’ll tell you why. For one, it’s available and I can. “Siri” can even become habitual. There are plenty of good and helpful answers on the great wide web for us to read and reference. But how often do we ask Alexa and Google when we have what we need right inside us? So I waited. When we went to pick up my son he ran right over to us with a big smile on his face. He had a great weekend. Of course he did. We were so grateful for attentive and supportive leaders and friends at the camp. I was relieved and intrigued. When we got home he showered, took a long nap and as he unpacked we sat together on the bed. He said, I miss camp already. I asked him, “What was so hard for you about this weekend?” . . Continued in comments...
We are the most over informed under reflective civilization in human history - Scott Allender on Emotional Intelligence. ⠀ ⠀ This is for me as much as it is for you. I’m an information junkie. I love to pop on a good podcast, audiobook or flip through research archives and articles absorbing all the golden nuggets of knowledge. ⠀ The truth is we are taking in more than we are processing - from news alerts & social feeds to Facebook articles. ⠀ Though, information is beneficial, reflection is vital. ⠀ ⠀ New studies are revealing that filling our minds with more information while never looking inward to process can leave us overwhelmed, empty, anxious & disconnected. Information is not transformation. That only comes with reflection and action. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ How can we take a break from all the information we’re absorbing & process what we have on our minds already? ⠀⠀ ⠀ How can we value pausing, leaving margin in our days & being intentional with our work/rest/play rhythms so that thriving replaces burnout & anxiety? ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Writing is a good place to start. A nature or neighborhood walk is so healing for our busy minds. A good cardio workout or run can help declutter our thoughts & information. Making space for coffee or drinks with a friend or partner who will listen while you process. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ What helps you when you’re needing to reflect and process? Let us know and let’s move together toward clearer minds this summer, especially while modeling for the next gens. ⠀ ⠀ #techresponsibly #talkmoretechless #reflection #detox #nature #optoutside #disconnecttoreconnect #unplug #newsoverload #podcast #information #connection #mindfulness #rest #reflect #quiet #silence #digitalrest #mentalhealth⠀ #digitaldetox #space #health
On our #story today we’re talking Summer & screentime boundaries. Message us and we’ll send you our Summer Tech Boundaries for you to download, printout or adapt to your families needs. #techresponsibly ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #summer #screentime #digitalwellness #summertime #parenting #kids #technology #connection #optoutside #techless #outdoors #movement #mentalhealth #anxiety #motorskills #techaddiction #mindfulness #health #detox #digitaldetox #teens #dissconnecttoreconnect #screens #digitalhealth #digitalwellnesscollective
WACO PARENTS! This Sunday, April 7th 4-5p we’ll be hosting a free event - S’mores, Campfire & Tech Talk in Waco, Tx. Dm for location details and to RSVP for your kiddo! Ages 6-13 years old (all info is age appropriate). We’ll be covering topics kids need to hear right now ~ how to talk to parents and trusted adults about our technology ~ how to stay safe online ~ the health of unplugging and fun ideas to do with our time offline ~ sleep health, brain health, mealtimes & more Send a DM here- direct message to RSVP or email talkmoretechless@gmail.com . . . If you cannot join us follow the #linkinbio to our Smartphone Ed - and get clear online safety how-to’s PLUS stories and advice from families and young adults. #techresponsibly . . . #waco #wacotown #wacomom #wacodads #wacoparents #wacoweekend #wacoan