Always "on" but never present. Is there another way? (with Clare Morell)

Do you always need to be productive, even when you’re not at work? As our families and careers grow, responsibilities pile on while time slips away. It’s no wonder that we try to maximize efficiency throughout the day. The smartphone seemed like a great solution, offering convenient ways to tackle our mental to-do lists. Amazon order? Done. Email reply? Sent. We’ve taken multi-tasking to a new level—but at what cost? Your claimed efficiency is diminishing your presence – especially with the people who matter most. Smartphone devices have trained our brains to always be “on.” A constant barrage of notifications, emails, and texts, along with the urge to check off tasks during our “downtime,” have replaced moments of rest, creativity, and reflection. But how do you define “downtime” now? While your kids are playing on the playground? Shouldn’t we prioritize our presence with them—watching our kids play or even joining them—rather than trying to be productive every minute of the day? Listen to a compelling conversation about the pros & cons of ditching the smartphone for a “healthier phone” to create a better balance in life. Clare Morell joins Nicki from Scrolling 2 Death to share her experience trying two popular, alternative phone brands. For a discount on the ⁠Wisephone⁠, use code: CLARE This episode is sponsored by Bark Technologies.  Learn about the Bark Phone: https://info.bark.us/scrolling2deathbp  Learn about the Bark App for iPhones and Androids. https://info.bark.us/scrolling2death_bark *Use code SCROLLING2DEATH FOR 10% OFFLearn about the Bark Watch: https://barkparentalcontrols.pxf.io/c/5214646/2204011/17000