Show Notes
When two items in a row feel like filler, you can use that moment as a cue to pause. This short exercise helps you name what you wanted from your phone, set it down for one minute, and decide whether to return or do something that fits the need better.
You don't have to give up your phone or make every break productive. The aim is one deliberate choice, while keeping the phone close when work, family, or safety requires it.
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