Yes. I think I would be able to do that. I work as a content writer and I do other freelance jobs on the internet, but sometimes, I take a break from the computer to spend and enjoy a bit of quality time with my friends and family.
Could you go 24 hours without a screen?
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Sure. I work with screens all day, and I wouldn't mind being away from them for a entire day and go off on a short overnight vacation to some secluded cabin with nothing but nature all around.
I don't think I could during the week. But during the weekend it's a big possibility. My husband works all week so I always check my phone to see if he's called or messaged me in case I didn't hear my phone go off because it happens a lot. But he's with me during the weekend, so I could go without my phone or computer for that amount of time. It's hard though. I love listening to videos online and keeping up with what's going on around the world.
I could live without screens for a little while. Some days when I have a long to-do list I will partake in a screen-free day, until all or at least most of the items on my list are done. I am easily distracted when a screen is on, whether it be the TV, phone, computer, etc. Having this rule for myself really motivates me to get things accomplished in a timely manner.
One of my favorite things to do during the warmer months is go camping at a primitive campsite (like on a state park). There's no reception, power, etc. so you're pretty much forced to encounter life without a screen attached to your eyes.
Yes, it's possible, and yes, it's fun and worthwhile. Break up some dead trees and start a fire. Walk in a direction with Google Maps telling you where to turn. It's an exciting world.
Yes, it's possible, and yes, it's fun and worthwhile. Break up some dead trees and start a fire. Walk in a direction with Google Maps telling you where to turn. It's an exciting world.
I can do this easy because I don't think I'm addicted to my gadgets and TV, I rarely even watch it these days. I can certainly live without screens definitely because they only provide entertainment and not food and shelter. I mean, our ancestors were able to live without it so why can't we?
Sad to say, but no...I don't think I could these days to be honest. Not only do I work with computers all day, but in my leisure time I'm either on social media, playing games or watching movies.
I think most people would be the same and it seems that the 'screen', big or small is dominating more of our lives these days than ever before, and I think that's a tend that's set to continue.
I think most people would be the same and it seems that the 'screen', big or small is dominating more of our lives these days than ever before, and I think that's a tend that's set to continue.
I'd be perfectly fine as long as I was doing something. If I had to go about my daily routine without screens it would be much more boring and pretty difficult to get things such as homework or procrastination done. After all, procrastination is an important part of my day. I've gone a week without playing video games on my desktop, but luckily I still had my phone to entertain me when I needed it. Hopefully I won't have to go through such rough times again.
I've spent several times without a screen for 24 hours. At those times I was either incredibly busy doing paperwork stuff at work or incredibly bored at home so I did extra cooking or slept a lot. Also, if I'm sick I can't really look at screens, so I try to occupy my time with analogue things, or sleep.
24 hours is nothing. I could just pick up a book or get out my sketchbook that's been collecting dust in the closet for 5 years, or even go outside and have a walk or play my guitar, the options are endless. 24 hours without screens is no issue at all. It only gets troublesome if you extend that to 48 hours 
Nope, I can't do that, sorry. I don't care that Satan will kill your dog if I look at any screens in the next 48 hours, I can't do it.
Nope, I can't do that, sorry. I don't care that Satan will kill your dog if I look at any screens in the next 48 hours, I can't do it.
Probably not, for me. My work requires a computer, as do the majority of my hobbies. (Graphic design, photo editing, etc) So it would be very hard for me to be MIA from all that for a full 24!
What's interesting here us that while there mixed opinions, we all seen to rely on screens to some degree and so while we're sitting here wondering if we could cope, I wonder how we'd get on if we HAD to?
It's not just a case of, switching them all off for a day, it's more a case of them being taken away. And if it was for longer than a day, how would we cope?
It's not just a case of, switching them all off for a day, it's more a case of them being taken away. And if it was for longer than a day, how would we cope?
Yes, I guess I could. I could also go 24 hours without food and water. Will it be easy? Well, that's another question entirely.
Seriously though, I could probably manage it, simply by reading, eating and sleeping. I'd probably do a little working out too, just to take my mind off the torture!
Seriously though, I could probably manage it, simply by reading, eating and sleeping. I'd probably do a little working out too, just to take my mind off the torture!
I've actually done so. But I admit that it wasn't within my control. Sometimes we're in situations where we can't really use any gadgets. Such as being stuck in a cave for days or diving underwater to find a hidden treasure. Those are just some funny examples. But like you, I probably can't avoid using gadgets every day.
That's sad. But sometimes things work out. Actually, I found it liberating to not have internet connection. But it was not my decision. Still, I think we can detox from all the electronic use and stuff once in a while. We can't totally stop using them since it's part of modern life.