I don't know who said this, but someone said something like this:
There is a whole generation of people who don't know what is like to be unreachable.
I am fortunate to have known what this is like. I took similar steps to you:
- removed social media (actually almost all apps except a few games and signal so I can talk and play with fam)
- stopped using fitness trackers or any type of device that is supposed to help you keep track of things, they're basically honeypots to keep you attached to your phone.
for most tracking, pen and paper will do, feels better, and low tech and therefore cheap and resilient.
I'm still hooked on the phone, but you've inspired me to try again to just not use it.
I'm rooting for you in your recent goings on in life. Stay Strong Friend.