Think back: When was the last time you spent a full day of your life without coming into contact with high-tech devices or the internet? They’ve become such a huge part of our lives that many of us can’t even imagine not checking our phones for new messages every few minutes. But if you think you can benefit from a day away from all your fancy devices, then post a temporary farewell on your Facebookwall — the third annual National Unplugging Day begins tomorrow.
The event, created by Jewish non-profit organization Reboot, starts at sundown on March 23 and ends 24 hours later. The organization is asking you to completely shut down and lock up your computers and devices: “Stop the constant emailing, texting, tweeting and Facebooking to take time to notice the world around you,” the event’s manifesto reads.
If ever you decide to challenge the limits of your self-control, head over to Causes and officially take the pledge to unplug for the first half of the weekend. Once you’re done with your voluntary tech exile, don’t forget to visit Tecca to catch up on what you might have missed!
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