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I Tried Living Without a Smartphone for 30 Days—Here’s What Happened
I Tried Living Without a Smartphone for 30 Days—Here’s What Happened
It takes consistent intentionality for smartphone owners to control their technology use. Illustration by The Epoch Times, Shutterstock
It takes consistent intentionality for smartphone owners to control their technology use. Illustration by The Epoch Times, Shutterstock
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I Tried Living Without a Smartphone for 30 Days—Here’s What Happened

My attention was no longer my own, and I wanted it back.
Wisdom

I Tried Living Without a Smartphone for 30 Days—Here’s What Happened

My attention was no longer my own, and I wanted it back.
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By Lawrence Wilson
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January 03, 2026Updated:February 17, 2026

I made the decision around midnight. That’s when I noticed the clock while scrolling Instagram for a “few minutes” before bed. Nearly two hours had passed.

“Enough!” I said, for the umpteenth time, and I vowed to make a clean sweep.

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