Storytelling Map

Here’s my final project on ArcGIS Story Maps!
https://arcg.is/15Ounv

I started my digital detox during Thanksgiving since I knew I would be busy helping cook dinner and spending time with my family. I turned my phone on Do Not Disturb and made sure to leave it in my room when I went to help prepare and cook Thanksgiving dinner. It allowed me to stay undistracted and catch up with my mother and sister, instead of doom-scrolling while I waited for the food to cook. I also made sure not to look at my phone as soon as I woke up and instead get ready for the day. This allowed me to start my day well-off, making sure I had everything done in time — like finish any packing/unpacking or cleaning before the rest of my family arrives

Overall, this detox allowed me to fully enjoy the time spent with my family during the holiday. It was also easier for me to not think about checking my phone since I was busy socializing and doing tasks for most of the day.

Here’s the link to my final project on YouTube

I spent most of last week with my girlfriend and her family in AZ, and I noticed that I was rarely using my phone and was just enjoying either silence or her company. I felt much more rested overall and time seemed to almost pass slower for me.

For my digital detox I chose the third option which was putting my phone on do not to disturb during important moments. For example, when I would start a homework assignment, I would turn it off so that I would not get notifications that distract me during my work time. Other times I would turn it off during special family dinners or when I was driving.  

I think that it really helped with getting my homework done quicker with less distractions. But overall, I did not see a huge difference because I usually know when or when not to be on my phone at certain moments.  

I think that having my phone on do not disturb helps me interact with the real world more and spend more time with people I not see often.