{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6199599c-453b-4c85-ad1f-9cdbf22ed6d8/62fb701504db220011da8a02?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"340: Is your phone distracting you from real life?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/610d0e0e7dad155e800842b5/show-cover.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>We had a week off from podcasting, Mum and Dad were up from Canberra. We were busy wedding dress shopping, real estate shopping (well, driving around Gold Coast showing them different areas) , eating lots of great food and all the beach walks.</p><p><br></p><p>Time is our most precious resource, especially time with the people we love, right?</p><p><br></p><p>But have you ever stopped to realise that your phone is often getting in the way of real life? It really is the biggest distraction.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This is what we spoke about during the episode</strong></p><ul><li>We're missing potential connections and conversations because of these devices. We're disconnecting from ourselves and people.</li><li>People are consuming content and ideas but we're not allowing ourselves to contemplate and think our own thoughts.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Check in with yourself and bring awareness to every time you pick your phone up.</li><li>Create boundaries with your devices. If you're a parent (good luck hehe), we have no idea, but we've heard it's more about being an example for the kids.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>It's a good time to self-reflect, open up the conversation and make a change. Use your devices for the good.&nbsp;If you are now inspired to self-reflect and decide to stop using your devices so much, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters.</p><p><br></p><p>Download our&nbsp;<a href=\"https://themerrymakersisters.com/selfcare/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">FREE Self Care Checklist</a>&nbsp;and you’ll find 50 brand new ideas to practice self care.</p><p><br></p><p>Always merrymaking,</p><p>Emma + Carla</p><p><br></p><p>P.s if you ever need further help or guidance please contact <a href=\"https://www.lifeline.org.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Lifeline</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.beyondblue.org.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Beyond Blue</a>. Asking for help is pure courage.</p>","author_name":"Emma and Carla Papas"}