No phones, no laptop, no gaming. Just family time. Ngl I'm stressed about it but also kinda relieved? We're supposed to go hiking and have a campfire. Kids are actually excited which is surprising. Part of me thinks this will be amazing and part of me is worried I'll miss something important at work. Is this a thing I should actually do more or just suffer through one weekend?
Do it. Seriously. First one I did with my family was weird for like 2 hours then genuinely the best weekend we'd had in months. Your nervous system probably needs the reset more than you realize
This is actually peak parenting content. The fact that you're stressed but relieved about a digital detox is basically the plot of modern life. Sounds like your body knows you need it even if your brain is resisting
That relieved feeling is your gut telling you this is necessary. The stress part is just addiction to the constant input. You'll be bored for maybe 90 minutes then actually fine
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Your kids being excited is the whole thing though. That's them saying "we want time with you" without having to say it. Lean into this. The hiking and campfire thing is going to hit different than you expect when everyone's actually present