I gave up my smartphone 2 weeks ago, after a year or two of paring down apps and accounts, and experimenting with techniques like leaving my phone in a fixed sp

I gave up my smartphone 2 weeks ago, after a year or two of paring down apps and accounts, and experimenting with techniques like leaving my phone in a fixed spot in the kitchen most of the time (including at night). I finally took the plunge, as I hate the direction that Google is taking the Android ecosystem, and I also realised that allowing Whatsapp so much power over my social life is a terrible mistake. It ties you in - you need a smartphone, typically a Google account, and the benevolence of Facebook, to maintain your "friendships". I found that, for the first few days after this change, I was incredibly stimulated, and didn't sleep till late. I wasn't overtired, at night or in the morning, and my sleep settled back down, but it was a very interesting effect. I have two small kids, so not sure how much my sleep is better now, but I can say that this is one of the best decisions I have ever made. My mental acuity and productivity, both at home and at work, has gone through the roof.