When was the last time you truly unplugged?

Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read

This past weekend, I traded screens for snowshoes and stepped into the quiet of the forest. No notifications, no emails, no social media. Just the crunch of snow beneath my feet and the stillness of winter all around.

I noticed the quiet all around me... a silence so profound it seemed like I was the only person out there. And yet, I didn’t feel alone. In that moment of disconnection from technology, I felt more deeply connected to everything else.

It was a simple reminder of why I’m looking forward to the Global Day of Unplugging (March 7–8). Not as a rule or a restriction, but as an opportunity to step away from the digital noise and rediscover what’s waiting for us when we pause.

What might you notice in your own unplugged moment?

If you’re curious, join me for The Unplug Experiment. It’s five days of lighthearted nudges to disconnect from devices and reconnect with yourself on the Global Day of Unplugging. The email nudges start March 4.

Join The Unplug Experiment

I hope you join me!

Hey, before you go….I’d love to hear…how do you like to unplug? What do you like to do when not plugged in to all the things?

Reply and let me know!

Sending love and unplug vibes,

Chris

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Pause. Take a deep breath in… and out.

Notice one thing you can see, hear, or feel. Just one.

Let it anchor you in this moment. No effort, just awareness.

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