Eight Fresh Activities Away From Devices and Screens

Summary

The undefined website presents an exercise from the SUPER8 series, encouraging readers to engage in 8 screen-free activities, including at least one new experience, to promote a more mindful and calm lifestyle.

Abstract

The SUPER8 Exercise Series on the undefined website introduces a simple 8-minute exercise aimed at fostering a day free from digital devices and screens. It challenges readers to imagine a Sunday without internet or media access and to compile a list of 8 non-digital activities that bring joy or relaxation. These activities range from writing and reading to physical and creative pursuits like gardening, DIY projects, and art. The exercise emphasizes the importance of mental breaks from constant screen time and suggests that this can lead to a more serene and mindful life. The author, Fahri Karakas, motivates individuals to explore new experiences and provides a link to his book "Self-making Studio" for further inspiration.

Opinions

The author believes that disconnecting from digital devices is essential for mental well-being.
Engaging in a variety of activities, especially those that are new, is seen as a way to revitalize and excite oneself.
The exercise is designed to help individuals find joy and interest in non-digital activities, suggesting that these can be as fascinating or refreshing as screen-based entertainment.
The inclusion of diverse activities, including those that involve physical exercise, creativity, and relaxation, reflects the author's holistic approach to personal well-being.
The author promotes the idea that taking regular breaks from screens can contribute to living a more calm and mindful life.

A very fast and simple exercise you can finish in 8 minutes

Imagine that you will not have any access to the Internet, TV, mobile phone, or any media this upcoming Sunday.

You will need to find alternative activities that will revitalize you or excite you.

How can you find joy and interest in activities that are away from your devices and screens?

In this exercise, you will be thinking of 8 alternative activities that are still fascinating or refreshing for you.

These can be:

Writing in your diary

Reading a fiction book

Gardening

DIY work

Knitting or craftwork

Daydreaming

Drawing or painting

Solving crossword puzzles or sudoku

Playing board games with your family

Swimming

Walking or hiking in nature

Doing imagination experiments

Organizing or cleaning or renovating your house

Doing a picnic or a barbecue

Doing exercise or yoga

Try to include a mix of 8 different activities that will help you design your day.

Try to include a diverse range of ideas.

Please also include at least 1 activity that you have never tried before.

Are you ready?

In our lives, we are glued to our screens and devices for very long hours every day.

We need to give a mental break.

Why not use this as an opportunity to give a break and go offline?

Towards a more calm and mindful life;

Fahri

Fahri Karakas is the author of Self-making Studio. You can explore more here.

SUPER8 EXERCISE SERIES — 2

Eight Fresh Activities Away From Devices and Screens

A very fast and simple exercise you can finish in 8 minutes