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I spend so much effort trying to distract my kid from just asking to watch TV, then as soon as I get some time to myself it's straight onto the TV or video games (or phone). Maybe I need to practice on myself as well?

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[โ€“] i_dont_want_to@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I've definitely had to "re-wire" myself. The phone is too convenient to pick up! I have some hobbies that I have gotten back into, like reading and drawing.

My child is maturing enough so I can get more into my more involved hobbies, like woodworking. (I considered picking up 3D printing or sewing, but one step at a time lol.)

[โ€“] ClockworkOtter@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

Yeah, it's the one thing you just carry around. If I'm waiting for the kettle to boil it's enough time to refresh Lemmy, but not enough to read even part of a chapter in a book.