33. Being Present: Experiencing Life Outside Of Phones

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hey Guys! Chris and Melissa here,  As every passes, it seems like life becomes more and more dependent on our phones, right? We use them to get directions to places, read emails, and more. Sometimes though, it's easy to let the screen take over. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Recently, Chris realized that he felt like he could spend a little less time on his phone in the afternoons and evenings. So he challenged himself to use his phone less for 30 days, and while it was a vague commitment, it evolved to be something really awesome! In today's episode, Chris talks about why he wanted to start this challenge and how after 30 days, he has felt better connected to our kids, in a better mood, and even feeling better about himself. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Listen in as we talk about the struggle of screen time and why he started this challenge in the first place. One of our most asked questions is how to handle screen time with our kids, and truth be told, we are working on it as much as you are, but one thing we really believe in is leading by example. You'll hear how Chris started his challenge and all his tips and tricks to try this in your own life, like being honest with yourself, starting with deleting just one app, and even being ok with doing nothing while not on your phone! </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Chris has gained so much from just 30 days, we can’t wait to see what comes next! Do you want to take this challenge with us? Try this for yourself, even just for a week, and see how you feel. It won't always be comfortable, but the other side is totally worth it. After you do, let us know how you did and what changed for you! </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Follow the links below to connect with us on Instagram.</span></p> <p><strong>More Of What’s Inside:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The commitment Chris made </span></li> <li style="font-w