Periagoge
Scenario

Why digital detox retreats can backfire

I booked a cabin in the mountains for a writing retreat and spent the entire weekend refreshing social media because the silence felt unbearable

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Removing external distractions reveals the deeper discomfort with solitude and the mind's resistance to being alone with itself.

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 Deep work and focused time?”

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.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.