Can I share a "noise reduction" technique I just started that has worked surprisingly well so far? I created a "docking spot" for my phone on my kitchen counter - it's actually an empty flower pot. It's where my phone goes when I'm not actively using the screen- so that I don't carry it around the house and keep it within arms reach all the time. The idea is to treat more phone more like a "land line" while I'm at home. And my phone sits upright in it so I can see if a text came in while I was in the other room, without actually picking up my phone.
I have been amazed what about difference this has made for the exact examples you gave - reading a book without stopping to pick up my phone etc. just decreasing the availability and frequency of actually touching my phone helps so much with not getting sucked in. Just like with snow, sometimes we need a physical thing to absorb the noise, and I think that's what the docking station is doing for me.
As an alternative to supper club I started a brunch club with 3 of our families closest friends so 4 whole families total (kids and all!) We meet one Saturday each month, rotate who hosts, hosts pick the theme but everyone brings a dish. Brunch is the best time with kids! Generally no one’s missing a nap or needs to take off for bedtime and the kids can be outside!
It is such a great way to consistently get together with friends and there’s not the added stress of finding (or paying) a babysitter.
Is the rest and reflect retreat recorded as well? It’s right during bedtime (eastern time!) so i know I’ll have to pop out for a few minutes during it.
Can I share a "noise reduction" technique I just started that has worked surprisingly well so far? I created a "docking spot" for my phone on my kitchen counter - it's actually an empty flower pot. It's where my phone goes when I'm not actively using the screen- so that I don't carry it around the house and keep it within arms reach all the time. The idea is to treat more phone more like a "land line" while I'm at home. And my phone sits upright in it so I can see if a text came in while I was in the other room, without actually picking up my phone.
I have been amazed what about difference this has made for the exact examples you gave - reading a book without stopping to pick up my phone etc. just decreasing the availability and frequency of actually touching my phone helps so much with not getting sucked in. Just like with snow, sometimes we need a physical thing to absorb the noise, and I think that's what the docking station is doing for me.
Thanks for your lovely writing!
Such a good idea! Thanks Pamela.
As an alternative to supper club I started a brunch club with 3 of our families closest friends so 4 whole families total (kids and all!) We meet one Saturday each month, rotate who hosts, hosts pick the theme but everyone brings a dish. Brunch is the best time with kids! Generally no one’s missing a nap or needs to take off for bedtime and the kids can be outside!
It is such a great way to consistently get together with friends and there’s not the added stress of finding (or paying) a babysitter.
Love that! What a fun way to gather.
Molly, I LOVED your thoughts on snow!! ❤️
I am now going to go sit down with a book and leave my phone on the counter.
“I’ve been researching snow”—and this is why you’re the best, Molly ❤️
Is the rest and reflect retreat recorded as well? It’s right during bedtime (eastern time!) so i know I’ll have to pop out for a few minutes during it.
Love this, Molly!