I’m one of those people who struggles to be in silence. I’ve noticed that I constantly have the radio on, tv, podcast, audiobook or spotify playing. Even during my morning workout planned by my running coach, I had Friends playing on Netflix throughout. Although most of my week is spent working from home, I am working from the office 2 days a week, which I have been fortunate to do since Covid-19 pandemic hit. However, even when I’m at work I struggle to sit in silence, my mind may wonder if I’m not completely focused and then I may turn on the radio for some background noise. When was the last time I was present?
I was conscious of my phone use a couple months ago, however I have completely let that go. Now my phone use has definitely increased where I’m on my phone averaging 4 hours a day. Mindlessly scrolling. I have started an instagram handle for professional use @eatforyoudietitian. I’m not completely sure what my niche is, however I know I want to share simple, cost effective ways to aim for a balanced diet and lifestyle. Anyways, this hasn’t helped bring down my phone use. I feel myself getting lost in other people’s posts and stories and not focusing on my own. Lockdown 3.0 has been a mental struggle for me and ever since Mother’s Day all I want is to hug all the mothers in my family, my mother and my sister.
Agreed plan with myself to set some boundaries:
- No screens for at least hour from first waking up (unless following for a workout as I
love my Fiit app for yoga and mobility flows) - At least 2 social media free days a week. This week I’m choosing tomorrow and
Sunday. - Read an actual book during my lunch breaks. Away from my computer screen and
phone. - Take a walk, without headphones and at least try not to look at my phone for
anything. Watch on for time instead. This one I’m going to try now.
Let’s stop focusing on other people’s lives and focus on what is in front of us? When was the last time you were present?
Eat For You Dietitian 
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