The holiday season often feels more like a digital marathon than a restful break.
While technology keeps us linked, it can also isolate us from the people sitting right across the table...To truly recharge, we must move beyond the screen and prioritize "real connection."
Here are 12 ways to reclaim your time and presence:
- Digital Blackout: Put your phone away for 24 hours to break the notification loop.
- Feed Fasting: Take a break from social media to focus on your own festive joy.
- Silence Work: Delete work apps to stop the habit of "email grazing."
- Phone-Free Zones: Designate the dining table as a tech-free sanctuary.
- Bake Sweet Treats: Trade scrolling for the tactile joy of holiday baking.
- Host Charades: Swap the TV for high-energy, analog games that spark laughter.
- Ski with the Crew: Head to the slopes and get active with the whole family.
- Pond Hockey: Instead of "posting a story," go live one with a game on the ice.
- Snowshoe Hikes: Ground yourself with the quiet, rhythmic pace of a nature walk.
- Savor the Feast: Embrace the slow pace of long, screen-free meals with loved ones.
- Analog Mornings: Spend your first hour with a book rather than a device.
- Start a Tradition: Make these "12 Days of Real Connection" an annual family pact.
Take the Challenge: Connect to What Matters:
As screen time increases every year, Cogeco is on a mission to bring people closer together. We invite you to take the 12 Days of Real Connections Challenge: step away from your screens to spend quality time with your loved ones. To see the heart behind this initiative, watch this inspiring video.
This initiative also supports United Way Centraide Canada. By tackling poverty and supporting youth success, they ensure everyone has the chance to experience real connections. Join the movement, share your screen-free moments on social media, and visit cogeco.ca/RealConnections to learn more or make a donation.
Let’s reconnect with the essence of the season.