Recipe for a screen-free day

MALINA WONG

With the constant presence of screens, many look to their electronic devices for entertainment to pass the time. Searching for other hobbies or passions may seem challenging or out of people’s comfort zone. Compatible in any setting, explore this recipe full of ingredients for a fun, screen-free day, with hints of revisiting childhood and finding entertainment!

Ingredients:

1

Create a rewards system poster to keep you accountable and focused on goals

• Make a chart of your goals or projects you wish to accomplish • Estimate what time you want to complete each goal by • Set a prize for when you complete your goal

2

Play games from your childhood

• Monopoly • Checkers • Hopscotch • Go Fish

3

Window watch

• Count how many red cars you see • Notice shapes in the clouds • What do the surroundings look like today?

4

Revisit your elementary school and play on the playground

• Play freeze tag • Hang on the monkey bars • Climb the ladders

5

Do a puzzle

• Try a 1000 piece puzzle

Steps:

Combine the ingredients together in a large, 24-hour day.

Top the day off with a favorite hobby for added sweetness, or substitute with taking a nature walk in favor of a more natural option.

6

Make lists

• Places you want to travel • Foods you want to try • Bucket list • Fun gifts • Things that bring you joy

Recipe Tips:

Following this recipe with friends and family adds additional flavor. Furthermore, use larger measurements in order to achieve a rich and tasteful product.

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