This is an old post and is probably extremely cringe. Please understand that I have moved on from these ideas. Still, it may contain some nuggets that point to some continuity in my thinking over the years, which is why I decided to post it here.
Sleep day
After a long week with little sleep, followed by a night out with friends, I decided that today would be a sleep day. I didn’t set an alarm, I got up late, and I took my time.
Throughout the day I received no emails, no text messages, no spammy newsletters, and no other kinds of notifications. It’s amazing that I find this strange. I never realized how much stress is caused by those little red bubbles telling me that something needs my attention, or that I have to respond to whoever is on the other end. Don’t get me wrong, I want to interact with friends and be up to date on various activities, but it’s important to tune all of that out once in a while.
I’m glad that my sleep day went beyond just turning off my alarm. It’s funny how things work out that way.