News Summary

• Ben Khalesi decided to put his smartphone in a drawer for a week.
• He used a basic phone limited to calls and texts as his primary device.
• The laptop was a stationary tool for essential tasks like work emails, banking, or planning directions.
• This rule prevented mindless scrolling and reinforced the laptop's role as a utility, rather than an entertainment portal.
• Separating work and communication boundaries on the laptop created mental boundaries.
• No social media notifications, group chats, or scrolling distracted me.