Before Breakfast

Try the analog version

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Dec 23, 2025
Explore how to recreate your favorite digital activities in the real world! Discover the joy of flipping through magazines instead of scrolling through Instagram. Learn how libraries can provide access to stunning coffee-table books without the expense. Swap digital news feeds for the tactile experience of print newspapers. Understand how scrolling can eat into your leisure time and find easy analog substitutes to enjoy hobbies offline. Embrace the art of disconnecting for a richer leisure experience!
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ADVICE

Recreate Digital Fun Offline

  • Try recreating the appeal of your favorite digital leisure in an analog form to reduce screentime.
  • Identify the specific attraction and find an easy, offline substitute you can access regularly.
ANECDOTE

Magazines And Library Books Replace Scrolling

  • Laura subscribes to magazines and borrows coffee table books to enjoy beautiful photos without scrolling.
  • She visits her community library regularly to pick up visually rich books to peruse in low-energy moments.
ANECDOTE

Print Newspaper As A Cleaner News Habit

  • Laura noticed she spends time reading headlines online and keeps a print newspaper available as an alternative.
  • She pages through the Wall Street Journal to get headlines without encountering online comment threads.
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