@peculiarbeauty ♡ for a little thing
"So this is where you live, huh?" His gaze scanned their surroundings standing in a field with grass greener than he'd ever seen before. The sun was so bright he had to squint at the cloud-free sky, and so warm he wished he had chosen a different outfit to wear.
At first the thought of being stuck in a place with no modern technology, asphalt roads and ... worst of all: no cars put him in a bad and bitter mood. But now that he was actually there and breathing fresh air? "It's - it's nice." McQueen turned and gave her an apologetic smile. "Maybe it's not as bad as I thought, maaaybe I was being a little overdramatic."
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How many times have you found yourself saying “I’ll stop using my phone so much,” or “I wish I wasn’t on my phone so often”? How many times have you told yourself you’d put your phone down… only to still be holding it 2 hours later?....
Enough was enough, I decided. I set myself the challenge of going completely phoneless for a whole week. I wasn’t just going to do a detox; I was going cold-turkey.
...My goal: 1 hour of screen-time a day.
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Wanna know what happened when I gave up my phone for a week??? Check out this article.
(If you'd like to support me, please consider reading & sharing the pay-walled version of this article linked below.)
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Spending too much time on tech devices can harm your:
1️⃣ Physical health
2️⃣ Mental well-being
3️⃣ Social connections
4️⃣ Productivity
5️⃣ Sleep patterns
Let's find a balance between the digital world and real life! 🌍💙
#TechTrap #DigitalDetox #BalanceMatters
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Riley's Notes: It's just Lian and Syntax being fluffy and domestic. I guess I should give everyone a break after that horrific post where Syntax passed out lol
Also, drop theme is Soft Serve by Rook1e and park bird
Lian rolled out of bed with a soft groan, annoyed that her husband had left before she was even conscious. The mantis stretched her claws out before fully returning to her humanoid form, though she left her antennas out. She knew he loved them, and she adored the tender touches he would sprinkle her antennas with.
Once she was up and out of bed, she checked her closet. For once, her favorite black jacket was conspicuously absent. It drew a raised eyebrow from the former peach maiden, who soon shrugged and slid on a casual dress and house slippers.
The moment she came out of the hallway and into Pierre's workshop, she found two things: Her jacket, and her adorable partner, asleep at his desk. His head was resting on a throw pillow directly on top of his mousepad, and her jacket was draped around his shoulders. She knew he loved to steal her things, but this was getting ridiculous. As much as it exhausted her, though, the sight made her golden heart sing.
"Hey. Hey, bug. Wake up, bug." Lanhua snickered as her husband released a few soft French swears, and was pleasantly surprised when one in Mandarin slipped out. Syntax reached for his glasses, and the moment he had them on, he turned to Lian.
The sight of her alone soothed the residual stress from the episode he'd had that night, and any and all thoughts that were bothering him fell to a back burner. He rose to his feet, then stretched, all while Lian patiently waited for him to finish.
Lian didn't waste a single second when her partner held his arms out to her. It was nice to feel his exposed hands, and she intertwined her fingers with his. A shudder came from the spider, but he soon relaxed and Lian purred while her bug smiled, returning the purrs at a lesser intensity.
"Good morning, bug." Those words alone brought a barrage of morning kisses. It was a nice change of pace to be on the receiving end for once, and Lian wasn't going to take that for granted. She scooped the smaller Demon up into her arms to allow him more access, reveling in every touch he doled out.
"Someone's happy today."
Her voice drew a soft snicker from the spider in her arms, even as he used his metal claws to ease some tension in his spouse's back. They did have their uses, as annoying as the spinal attachment could be, not to mention painful. But, the utility outweighed the temporary discomfort that came from taking it on and off.
"Of course I am. How can I not be when you're the one that woke me up?" Syntax chuckled as Lian cooed from his words, then froze up when she kissed him. It rarely lasted, as they both had work to do sooner or later, but this time, he pulled himself deeper into her embrace. Her arms around him, and his head on her shoulder... he really treasured these moments.
Syntax flinched and shuddered, clinging to her more tightly than before. He relaxed somewhat at the sensation of Lian's fingers in his hair.
"Hey, sweetie, how about we freshen up, then head out to that cafe my brother likes so much? I'm sure it will help." The way she'd lowered her voice, softened it, it brought a degree of comfort to the spider's stress-addled mind.
"Let me retrieve my meds first, blossom, I'll meet you outside." The spider pressed a kiss to her cheek, and she repaid him in a split second, covering his cheeks with kisses.
It was mornings like these that reminded him he'd have the support he needed, no matter what came. He had Lian, he had Maverick, and he had his extended family in turn.
It put him at ease.
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14 Habits to pick up for 2024 ✨
1 - plan tomorrow, today - outline tasks and priorities for the next day before going to bed
2 - set a timer for breaks - use a timer to ensure that short breaks don't turn into extended distractions
3 - quick digital detox - step away from electronic devices for 15 mins to clear your mind
4 - limit screen time before bed - reduce screen time at least 30 mins before bedtime for better sleep
5 - visualise success - picture achieving your goals to enhance motivation and focus
6 - declutter for 10 mins - spend some time decluttering to feel a sense of accomplishment
7 - learn something new - dedicate a short time to learning a new fact, skill or concept daily
8 - positive self talk - replace negative thoughts with positive affirmations throughout the day
9 - tech free meal time - enjoy at least 1 meal a day free from electronic distractions
10 - quick physical activity - squeeze in a short burst of physical activity - like a quick workout or a brisk walk
11 - set daily goals - outline specific, achievable goals for the day to stay on track
12 - prioritise one task - identify and focus on a single priority each day for increased productivity
13 - hydrate first thing - drink a tall glass of water right after waking up to rehydrate the body
14 - morning stretches - incorporate a brief stretching routine to boost energy
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