When was the last time you unplugged? No phone.  No television.  No computer.  No Internet.  No Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, etc. No wondering if that buzz you kinda, sorta, mighta heard was a text message.  No periphery desire to refresh an email count.  No ability to see if anyone liked your latest Instagram photo. The Cost Electronics require more energy than you realize.  They create all sorts of open loops in your mind.  For example: I sent an email to Bob.  I wonder if he got back to me yet? I sent a text to Kim.  I wonder if she responded? I posted a funny picture to Facebook.  I wonder how many people liked it? Open loops come with a cost: they’re draining!  By the end of the day, a significant percentage of your fatigue results from wondering.  From refreshing phone and computer screens incessantly.  From empty time. How much of that energy can you re-purpose elsewhere?  And will something incredible happen when you do? The Challenge Do you ever truly unplug?   Can you?  Well, of course you can, but will you? Challenge issued.  This week pick a stretch of 3 hours and unplug.  Completely.  No electronics may be on your … Continue reading Open Loops, Unplug Challenge, and Recovery