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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.
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.
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By Lawrence Wilson
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January 03, 2026Updated:January 19, 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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