How I Stopped Being A Slave To My Phone

In our last episode, we met Chris, a senior advisor drowning in digital overload. Alongside guest Dr. Mary Donohue, we explored how screen saturation affects our brains and behaviors and how to reset. In this solo episode, Jay shares his personal story of how he broke free from reactive phone habits that left him drained and distracted. After years of constantly responding to dings, buzzes, and notifications, Jay made a series of small but powerful changes to reclaim control of his attention and energy. You’ll hear how a few simple rules transformed the way Jay uses his phone and how you can apply the same principles to reduce digital stress and increase presence in your everyday life. If you've ever felt like your phone owns you more than you own it, this episode will help you build a healthier relationship with your device and reconnect with what matters most. Notable Quotes “The phone is not deciding when I look at it. I am.” — Jay Abbasi “You don’t need to be buzzed, dinged, and notified into submission. You get to choose.” — Jay Abbasi “Your phone can replace your calendar, your alarm clock, even your camera. But it can’t replace your family.” — Jay Abbasi Resources and Links Jay Abbasi Website: https://jayabbasi.me/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayabbasi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayabbasi_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejayabbasi/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jayabbasipodcast Join Us Next Time In Monday’s episode, Jay introduces Taylor, a Scrum Master struggling to lead a team that’s missing deadlines and breaking down in communication. Jay meets with Nisha Joshi, LinkedIn Top Voice and expert in agile delivery and business transformation, to unpack how empathy, clarity, and collaboration can rebuild trust and drive results. Don’t miss this inspiring and practical conversation!