But recently, I noticed, that other aspects of my brain also improved. My book comprehension improved tremendously. The phone always occupied some part of my mind, because I was always ready to just check this one thing. When I cut it out, I am present in the book. Re-reading half a page is much rarer now, on par with what it used to be. Armed with this superpower, I am much more likely to spend an hour before sleep simply reading - which by itself makes me calm.

I am, once again, able to enjoy movies and series as I am fully engaged. This was a nightmare, as I was able to pause the 40 minutes episode a few times to look at some random YouTube video because I was browsing it at the same time. Without the phone, that is not a problem. 60 minutes spent with Sopranos alone is no longer a challenge. I used to love watching movies, and I am so glad to be able to enjoy them again.

It was that damn phone

The smartphone is one of humanity's greatest inventions - an always on, network connected personal computer than can bring the world to you. However, as it turns out, with the case with every technology - some people make the technology their tool and in some cases, the technology makes us its tool. Cognizance is the first step. It's okay to err on the side of eschewing - it's a normal reaction. However, I personally find striving to regain control of the technology to make it work for you is the better path. TBC, I am not suggesting Micheal Sipka lacks control. I am saying they've merely taken the first step of cognizance and potentially the second step - eschewing the technology because you are revulsed by the recognition of its control over you.

The next steps are way easier than the first in my own experience. Good luck!