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LearnEnglish-Listening-B2-A-digital-detox-podcast

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Presenter: What do you mean by that?
Amanda: That means turning off alerts, buzzes, alarms or notifications of any kind. I had
notifications set up for everything, and it meant I was always being forced to look at my
phone. Removing all of them except for important contacts helped me focus immediately. The
book also made a really good point, that we should ask ourselves ‘Why?’ every time we take
out our phone. I realised that most of the times I looked at my phone were because I was
trying to avoid or ignore something else happening right in front of me. It was an automatic
habit.
Presenter: I have to confess, that happens to me too. But what else are you going to do when
you’re standing in line at the bank or waiting for your train?
Amanda: OK, yes, I’m the first to admit that it’s great for helping time go by. But speaking
personally, I found I wasn’t just checking my phone to kill time when I was alone. I was also
doing it with friends or family around.
Presenter: Hmmm … right. Well, so far, this doesn’t sound too drastic. Turning off notifications
and becoming aware of when we use our devices. That sounds easy.
Amanda: Yes, it’s the first step. Once we begin to realise just how much of a grip our devices
have on us, then we’re ready to really take the next step. First, my partner and I did a

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weekend with absolutely no screens. She found it easier than I did. For me, it was a little bit
scary at first but it turned out to be a pretty rewarding experience.
Presenter: A whole weekend, huh? I don’t know if I could ...
Amanda: I think everyone has to do this at their own pace. If a weekend feels too much,
maybe just try for an evening. Then work your way up to more. I guarantee, once you’ve tried
it, you’ll want to try it again. We’re going to try for a whole week in the summer.
Presenter: OK, let’s pause there then and see what our listeners have to say. You can call us
here directly, or send us a message on any of our social media channels ... oops, should I be
saying that? Anyway, more after the break.

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