A month long digital detox turned into an analog creativity challenge - learn the habits that revived my imagination.

In this episode of Almost Grown...Up I walk you through my month‑long analog summer experiment - a conscious screen‑free challenge designed to combat digital overload and spark fresh creative routines.

What you’ll discover:

• Beginner mindset: How diving into new analog hobbies (photography, video making, collage) unlocked playful creative flow.
• Balanced screen breaks: Real‑world insights on managing screen time, recognizing digital fatigue, and building a sustainable tech‑free routine.
• Create what you consume: From reading Mary Oliver’s Upstream to a whimsical Korean novel, I explain how mindful reading inspired me to start writing tiny scenes and sensory portraits.

Practical tools & tips:

• A Play book set‑up for idea capture
• Sensory‑portrait exercise for immersive memory‑keeping
• Analog scrapbook techniques for lasting keepsakes
• Quick weekend analog projects you can start today (collage, cooking, star‑watching, etc.)

Why it matters: A digital detox doesn’t have to be an all‑or‑nothing proposition. By pairing intentional screen‑free periods with purposeful creative projects, you can reduce mental clutter, improve focus, and nurture mindful productivity.

Resources mentioned:

• Mary Oliver – Upstream (essay collection)
• Hang Bo Reun – Welcome to the Hyunam- Dong Bookshop (Novel)
• Upcoming Creative Mornings field‑trip (Sept 18th 3pm EST/ 8pm BST) Click here to register.

Join the conversation: I would love to hear what analog experiment your trying or ideat on how to tailor a screen‑free challenge to your interests. Let’s bring tactile creativity back into our lives- one sketch, one collage, and one mindful habit at a time.

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