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20-Year-Old Ditched Her Phone for a Day—Now Her Screen Time Is Down From 10 Hours to 2: ‘Be Present Where You Are’

Kylee Harris took Outward Bound's Reset challenge, avoided her screen and social media for a day. It changed her life.

20-Year-Old Ditched Her Phone for a Day—Now Her Screen Time Is Down From 10 Hours to 2: ‘Be Present Where You Are’

TL;DR

  • Kylee Harris, a 20-year-old, significantly reduced her screen time after participating in 'The Reset,' an inaugural screen-free day hosted by Outward Bound.
  • Harris's screen time dropped from 8-10 hours daily to about 2 hours after the challenge, leading to increased productivity and quality time with her boyfriend.
  • Over 50,000 people, with 66% being Gen Z, participated in The Reset, reporting positive impacts on their engagement with the world.
  • Participants like Harris and Jean Antoine found benefits such as increased calmness, presence, and a desire to implement regular screen-free periods.