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8 ways to zone out and relax that don’t involve being on your phone
I’m constantly on a quest to reset the demoralizing relationship I have with my phone. I generally try to swap scrolling with another leisurely activity — like reading, playing with my dog, or baking — but sometimes I’m too drained and, without thinking, reach for my phone. When I’m that zapped, mindlessly looking at Instagram feels like the only thing I’m capable of doing, even though it inevitab
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