45 Simple Analog Habits to Boost Mindfulness and Unplug

We’re sharing 45 simple analog habits to boost mindfulness and unplug today!

At the beginning of the year, almost all my friends and family members had goals that sounded like a version of this:

“Stop scrolling.”
“Create more, consume less.”
“Eliminate distractions.”
“Make time for what matters most.”

And I totally get it.

Embracing a more analog life means intentionally stepping back from screens and digital devices to encourage deeper personal connections, to foster creativity, and to develop a stronger appreciation for everyday moments.

It’s a way to reconnect with ourselves, our goals and dreams, our friends, family, coworkers, and our communities to make time for what matters most.

Last year, I went through a big transformation that allowed me to cultivate more analog habits.

While it wasn’t always easy, and I still embrace the parts of technology that help simplify my life, I have a better balance between the two now, which feels amazing.

Here’s a look at 45 simple analog habits to boost mindfulness and unplug, in case you want to incorporate them into your day too.

Simple Ways to Live a More Analog Life-The Crowned Goat

45 Simple Analog Habits to Boost Mindfulness and Unplug…

Learn to be mindful and fully present.
Buy an alarm clock
Go on a daily nature walk.
Use a paper calendar or planner.
Handwrite lists and reminders.
Write by hand in a journal.
Send a letter via snail mail.
Rediscover family cookbooks and recipes.
Go on a picnic.
Have an “in real life” conversation with a loved one, friend, or coworker.
Make time to craft and create.
Try a new hobby.
Try a new board game, card game, or puzzle.
Bake bread.
Explore a local library or bookstore.
Read a physical book.
Light a candle.
Attend a concert, play, ballet, or comedy show.
Ring a dinner bell.
Use a breakfast tray.
Learn a skill from your grandparents’ generation.
Visit an art gallery or museum.
Collect coins, stamps, or sports cards.
Wear an analog watch.
Craft a short toast to use at parties and special occasions.
Buy flowers for no reason.
Wear a vintage brooch or a piece of heirloom jewelry
Grocery shop at a small market or farm stand instead of having a meal or groceries delivered.
Ride your bike or visit a roller-skating rink.
Play records on your record player.
Make family meals sacred.
Buy a camera with film and wait for the photos to be developed.
Walk after dinner and enjoy the sunset.
Draw, color, or paint.
Start a junk journal.
Join a club, play on a sports team, or volunteer.
Read a newspaper or magazine.
Do a daily crossword or sudoku puzzle.
Send postcards.
Host a dinner party or wine tasting.
Frame your favorite photos.
Collect mementos.
Listen to an old radio show.
Get a landline
Create technology-free daily rituals.

Creating a Life You Love…

Creating the life we’ve been dreaming of doesn’t happen overnight.

It happens with our habits, by making more mindful choices and building a system of tiny changes that have big impacts.

It also means being ready to embrace memory-making opportunities as they present.

So, no matter which of these ideas you choose to incorporate into this season, remember to look for ways that living a more analog life can help create a sense of calm, balance, focus, and clarity.

That way, you’ll truly be aware of how you’re spending your days and ultimately your life.

Let us know which one of these simple analog habits you plan to try first!

As always, I’ll be cheering you on.