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I have a confession...seriously, I really do!

Published 28 days ago • 1 min read

Okay, here goes...

I'm great at unplugging in the mornings… but evenings? Not so much.

Which is ironic, since I literally help people unplug for a living.

My devices seem to have a hold on me once the sun goes down. I've been using them all day and I can't seem to stop. And lately, my sleep's been paying the price. Sure, I could blame menopause (looking at you, hot flashes), but I also know I've let my evening wind-down routine slide.

So this winter, while the nights grow longer here in the Northern Hemisphere, I'm experimenting with what it looks like to create a real evening ritual— one that's flexible, nourishing, and screen-free(ish).

I'll be testing out when to "put my devices to bed" and what helps me shift from go mode to sleepy mode.

Want to experiment with me this winter?

Then hit reply and tell me one thing: What time do your devices actually go to bed? (And be honest - mine is embarrassingly late.)

I'm not sure what shape this takes yet - maybe a call where we share what's actually working, maybe just me sending you updates on my experiments, maybe something else entirely. We can figure it out as we go.

Just reply to this email if you are interested in experimenting together.

No program. No challenge. Just humans trying to rest a little better together.

Sending love and sleepy device-free vibes,

Chris

🌿 Unplugged Practice

Quick grounding practices to help you slow down and reconnect.

This Week's Practice: The Device Goodnight

Tonight, one hour before you want to sleep, try this:

Say goodnight to your devices out loud.

Actually say it: "Goodnight, phone." (I'm going to do this too!)

Then put them somewhere you can't see them - different room, drawer, anywhere but near you.

Notice what happens in your body when you do this.

  • Does your hand reach for it out of habit?
  • Do you feel anxious? Relieved? Bored?
  • What do you do with your hands now?

Don't judge whatever comes up. Just notice. This isn't about perfection. It's about seeing what's coming up for you.

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Sundays Unplugged is your weekly reminder to slow down and create space for you. Remember, while your work, your people, and your life matters… so do you.
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Connection Catalyst

Chris Coladonato

Speaker + Guide | Helping you unplug from the busyness of life—because you matter just as much as everything you're juggling. Sundays Unplugged is your weekly nudge and invitation to slow down, unplug, and make space for you. 🧚🏻‍♀️🪩🌳

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