Reclaiming time: what we’ve learnt in 2025

Phone Free February isn’t just a challenge—it’s an eye-opening experience. For those of us who took part, it provided a unique opportunity to step back and reflect on something that has become so deeply ingrained in our daily lives: our phones. The feedback from...

Nadine’s Notes: the universe is calling!

A few days into February, as soon as I started the Phone-Free February challenge, as if the universe wanted to make this transition seamless, my phone broke. What first seemed like an inconvenience quickly revealed itself as a gift—an effortless invitation to a...

How ditching your phone can lead to better sleep

If you’ve ever tossed and turned at night after an endless scroll through social media or found yourself lying awake because of late-night email checking, you’re not alone. The impact of phones on sleep is significant, and it’s something many of us are...

10 Top Tips from participants: how to survive the challenge!

We’ve made it through the first few days (or weeks!) of Phone Free February, and let’s be honest: it’s tough. But hey, that’s why we’re all here—supporting each other and finding creative ways to survive and thrive without the constant pull of our phones. Here are...

How to reclaim your focus and work-life balance

In today’s fast-paced, always-connected world, phones can feel like a necessary tool for work. But the influence of phones on our work life is significant, and not always in a good way. From constant notifications to social media distractions, it’s easy to find...
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