Overcome Digital Distraction | Reduce Screen Time, Phone Addiction, Improve Focus, Healthy Habits, Rewire Your Brain, Digital Detox, Digital Wellness, Time Management

35 | Why You Carry Your Phone Everywhere and How It Fuels Digital Distraction


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Let’s just say it  -  you’ve probably taken your phone into the bathroom. 🙈 (We likely all have. Some of us even scroll through Scripture in there.)

But it’s not just a weird little habit. It’s a window into what’s happening in your brain, your identity, and even your heart.

In this episode, I’m unpacking why it’s so hard to leave your phone in another room and how this small, everyday behaviour quietly fuels digital distraction and soul disconnection. We'll talk dopamine, FOMO, digital identity, and how your phone might be trying to play the role of saviour in your life (ouch, I know).

More importantly, I’ll walk you through 3 simple ways to retrain your brain so you can start leaving your phone behind… on purpose.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why carrying your phone everywhere is more than just a habit
  • The brain science behind FOMO and dopamine-driven distractions
  • What research says about your phone as part of your identity
  • 3 simple ways to start separating from your phone (no shame involved)
  • A faith-based reminder of who really holds your attention and your heart
  • If you’re craving more peace, presence, and freedom in your day, this is a small but powerful place to start.

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