ICYMI: The Balanced Reset
This January, hundreds of you joined us in a collective effort to trade digital noise for intentional living.
Moving beyond the fleeting nature of typical New Year’s resolutions, our Balanced Reset was about more than just "lowering screen time", it was about reclaiming the mental space to prioritize what actually matters.
One of our community members, Eric, took a bold step by launching a comprehensive health and digital detox. As a busy professional and active dad, Eric focused on breaking the constant tether to his devices to prioritize physical wellness and presence.
Putting Down the Phone with Eric:
Like many of us, bad habits crept up on me slowly and innocently. Scroll social media at each hint of boredom through the day. Have a couple beers to relax after a hard day’s work. Skip the early morning gym because “I’m not a morning person”, then the day gets away from me.
All these micro-habits built up over time and changed the character of my every day. I found myself a bit more tired, a bit less able to handle challenges at work and a bit less present with my family. It wasn’t any one habit that caused this – it was the compounding of many.
I noticed that if you untangle from one bad habit, it helps you with the others. A year ago, I went alcohol free (story for another day). Six months ago, I started using Blok, an app that limits screen time. Now I no longer scroll socials during work or before bed which has been tremendous. Three months ago, to my utter surprise, I started going to the gym daily at 6am.
The Balance Project is who introduced me to Blok and “unplugging”. I would have never thought that limiting screen time would pay dividends far beyond just being distracted. It has brought me a lot more calm, better sleep/energy and productivity.
If you’re reading this on a phone, put it down and look around - soak in the environment and company you’re with – it all adds up.
Eric can be found sharing his alcohol-free journey on Instagram at beyond_alcohol_. If you’d like to purchase a Blok device, use code BALANCE for 20% off!
If you took part in the January Balance Reset, please take 2 minutes to share your experience:
