Periagoge
Scenario

When friend groups can't maintain phone-free social time

My friend group made a pact to put our phones in a basket when we hang out but we all keep finding reasons why this particular gathering is different and we need to stay connected and none of us will call it what it is.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Collective rationalization preventing acknowledgment of shared dependency.

Your guide for this
Laozi
Laozi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Smartphone addiction?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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