I’ve been taking more social media breaks lately, which has been so good for my mental health. I’ll log off of Instagram or Facebook for a few days (or both) and not stress about keeping up with what’s happening online. It feels absolutely freeing to only think about life offline for a bit!

I also just finished Fiona Ferris’ latest book, 100 Ways to Live a Soft, Calm Life. Much of her advice involves getting offline and immersing your senses in the real world. I thought about that as I was picking raspberries at my mom’s house this morning–how (especially for kids/teens) that often seems like the exception rather than the rule these days, to be fully present in the physical world and undistracted by even the thought of your phone or device.… Read More »