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Posts by Dee Nowak

Dee is a writer, coach and former journalist. She explores the intersection of analog living, creativity and journaling with tips for overwhelmed people in the digital age. Get her free guide to analog living here.

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The Simple “Doomscrolling Replacement Kit” That Helps Me Unplug

“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” ~Anne Lamott

You know that familiar routine: an exhausting day at work, a long commute, children, errands, messages, dinner, and notifications.

And then—finally—rest at the end of it all.

A soft, welcoming couch that curves in all the right places. A new episode of a beloved series that whisks you away to a rugged farm in rural Montana. And some short videos that make you laugh: AI-animated cats reviewing street food, influencers in wigs enacting the bickering of a married couple.

The flickering screens distract …