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From bed rotting to raw-dogging,Gen Zerslove coining names fortrendsthey incorporate into their lifestyles.
One of them is silent walking, except it doesnt describe anything new at all.
As she explained, it was her boyfriend who initially challenged her totake a walkunplugged.
Similarly, influencer Arielle Lorre spoke onDear Mediaabout the changes she has experienced since leaving her phone at home.
I feel like when I walk in silence, my senses are on high alert.
It aint silent walking its called walking, WOWZERS, another critic wrote.
So she just went for a walk.
Honestly cant tell if theyre trolling or if they genuinely mean it, said somebody else.
My senses are on high alert.
Especially when you werent born into it, somebody said.
Launched in 2020, Charlie Health offers personalized mental health care for teens and young adults.
Walking without distractions allows us to tap into a natural form of mindfulness.
In a world where were constantly stimulated, taking time to unplug allows our minds to settle and refresh.
Its easy to avoid uncomfortable or complex feelings when theres always a distraction at hand.
Without the chance to sit with their thoughts, they may feel disconnected from their inner selves.
This is compounded by societal pressures to be constantly on and available.
Gen Zalso reports the highest levels of addiction to their phones (56%) compared to older generations.
If youre looking to reduce your daily screen time,Dr.
Notice the sounds, the sights, even the pace of your own breathing.
The more you practice, the easier it becomes to embrace these moments of solitude.
I wouldnt dream of putting ear plugs in.
I love listening to the sounds of the countryside, said one Facebook user
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