Put That Cellphone Down

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Today’s fast paced society can be draining. Being on the go all the time can make you forget the time before you were busy nonstop. With our faces constantly buried in our phones, tablets and laptops both at work and at home, it can distract us from the real world. Even though our phones are great connectors and open up a whole new world to us, sometimes there’s nothing that beats good old face-to-face communication and alone time. In honor of the Day of Unplugging, take a day or even just a few hours to unplug from your electronics and live in the moment.

Now that the weather has been a little kinder to us, it’s almost okay to spend tons of time outside again. Luckily, at The Wilson, we have a great rooftop lounge and kitchen. So even if the weather is still a little chilly, you can still hang out near the rooftop lounge and grill up some burgers. Relaxing in the rooftop area with your pals is a great way to be social without having to be attached to your phone. If all of your friends are already with you, you don’t need to stare at your phone! Hopefully, spring will be here soon so we can start to use the rooftop lounge and kitchen regularly!

One of the best ways to avoid the draw of your phone is to occupy yourself. Strike out into the city for an event! If you’re enjoying yourself and keeping busy, you’ll forget all about your phone and enjoy yourself even further. One of the days of unplugging is March 5th, and San Francisco has a festival that is the perfect distraction. You can head to the San Francisco International Chocolate Salon at the Fort Mason Center. You can distract yourself from your phone while indulging in over 50 chocolatiers from around the region.

Another great way to remove yourself from the burden of technology is to take yourself outdoors! Spending time outdoors is never a waste of time. There are tons of lovely local parks in San Francisco to enjoy. Enjoy a day with the animals at the San Francisco Zoo. Lately, most people at zoos are trying to get the perfect selfie with a penguin. However, take this opportunity to really just watch the animals without looking through your phone.

Enjoy your Day of Unplugging with some distractions to keep your mind off of the fact that your phone isn’t in front of your face.