Work With Your Hands, Build A Community

Reader Contribution by Anna Twitto
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Some time ago, I realized I’m addicted to my phone. I would whip it out and check my email or social media… only to remember that I have already done this three minutes ago. I was bored and restless, and my attention span was rapidly shrinking. I could no longer concentrate on a good book or enjoy nature. I was twitchy and stressed. 

Catching myself in time, I decided to do something about this. I decided to keep my phone in my bag when sitting at the park with my kids or waiting for an appointment. To keep my hands busy, I took up crocheting again. I used to crochet a lot, but somehow I never seemed to have the time anymore. Well, it turns out you can do a lot in those odd minutes here and there, instead of watching another cat video!

The satisfaction of working with my hands again was tremendous. I suddenly felt myself returning to a different, calmer, saner mode. My children enjoyed watching me work. My oldest daughter started learning to crochet as well. And there were other unexpected benefits. 

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