I wanted a dumber phone and a less addictive digital experience, without giving up any of the neat features or becoming a disconnected weirdo. So I bought an A

I wanted a dumber phone and a less addictive digital experience, without giving up any of the neat features or becoming a disconnected weirdo. So I bought an Apple Watch and I now leave my phone in a different room. I get all notifications and can respond to urgent ones or be summoned to the phone if needed. But I'm no longer doomscrolling.