*ding* an email just hit your inbox.
*ping* oh, there’s a few text messages waiting for you.
*ring* quick — you have an incoming phone call (the first of many today).
followed by notification after notification after email after text after call…
a continuous bombardment of noise, of communication, + of information.
so, what do you do when being overly communicative it’s overwhelming you?
you pause, take a breather, + decide what matters the most in this moment.
it’s important that you take time to address your immediate needs + interests, + not guilt trip yourself about not being everyone + every thing to everybody at all times of the day.
your presence in each moment will help you decide when it’s time to break your focus for technology + when it’s time to be fully present in the moment.
don’t allow your fear of missing out to overrule you actually missing out on this moment in time.
you being present, exploring the world in real time, is time + opportunity that is fleeting.
you can go back + read that email, you can return a phone call or text;
however, you cannot get back this moment of being present with your loved ones, of enjoying what’s now + not worrying about what’s next.
today, break away from the habit + mindset of constantly being available for everyone all the time, of constantly checking your phone + other devices, + of feeling as if you have to always respond to requests in the moment to remain relevant.
focus on what you’re doing now without interruption.
the world can wait.
be you, be dope!
Phylicia Sadsarin
Mindset Coach
journal prompt(s) for today:
how does it feel to be inaccessible?
if you are not familiar, conduct an experiment today where you allot certain times in which you are reachable by those who are considered non-emergent (i.e. your immediate family vs. your coworkers). use your remaining time to focus on what is important to you. this time can include self-care, supporting loved ones, + simply being.
now, how does it feel to be inaccessible?