I graduated college after a severe traumatic brain injury.

Things We Forget

By Gentle Witch

Graduated college with a double major

Former federal government employee

  • Breaks

    I use screen breaks to remind myself that real life is enough. I don’t need filters to find beauty—it’s already here.

  • Mindful

    I replace endless scrolling with mindful moments. A deep breath. A stretch. A pause. It changes everything.

  • Deserve

    I treat every minute offline as an act of self-respect. My mind deserves quiet, and I’m the only one who can give it that.

  • Joy

    I put limits in place because discipline creates space for joy. Structure isn’t restriction—it’s freedom.

  • I manage my screen time by practicing gratitude. The more I appreciate what’s around me, the less gratification I seek online.

  • Inspire

    I remind myself daily that my attention is precious. I choose to give it to things that inspire, not drain.

  • Impressions

    I take walks without my phone to reconnect with the world. The wind, the sounds, the colors—they ground me back into the present.

  • Purpose

    I manage screen time by living with purpose. Technology should serve life, not replace it.

  • Exist

    I make my mornings and evenings screen-free because peace deserves a chance to exist.

  • Values

    I protect my peace by keeping notifications off. Silence helps me focus on what really matters, like creating memories with the people I care about.