4044: Breaking the Dependency to My Phone by Mollie of This EverGreen Home on Digital Detox

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Mental Health, Self-improvement, Education, Health & Fitness

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🗓️ 9 June 2026

⏱️ 8 minutes

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 4044: Mollie reflects on the growing dependence many people have on their phones and shares practical ways she reset her habits after realizing how much scrolling was consuming her attention. From limiting social media and notifications to creating healthier routines, her insights offer simple strategies to help reclaim focus, presence, and more meaningful use of time. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://thisevergreenhome.com/breaking-the-dependency-to-my-phone/ Quotes to ponder: "One way to break a bad habit is to replace it with a healthier choice." "Old habits can be hard to break. If you’ve found yourself distracted and unable to be fully present, I’d encourage you to see how you can spend less time being dependent on your phone and more time enjoying life around you!" "Our brains are hard-wired for pleasure, so try replacing your phone usage habits with something else that you enjoy." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:52.3	This is Optimal Living Daily. Breaking the dependency to my phone by Molly of This Evergreen
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1:17.5	Breaking the dependency to my phone by Molly of This Evergreen Home.com.
1:24.4	A few months ago, after welcoming our fourth baby into our family, I felt that there was an unhealthy habit that I needed to break. The time spent on my phone had increased since much of my day was now spent rocking or
1:31.5	feeding the baby.
1:33.0	Scrolling my phone had become the go-to activity of choice.
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