Surviving Modern Life with a Flip Phone (Barely)

200 · Tim Kicker · Sept. 14, 2025, 6:40 a.m.
Summary
The author shares their journey of switching from a smartphone to a flip phone in search of a calmer life with less distraction. They explore their experiences with different models of flip phones, the struggles they faced, and how reducing screen time improved their productivity, communication, and overall mental health. Eventually, they found a balance between using the flip phone and occasionally relying on a smartphone for essential apps, illustrating the benefits of disconnecting from constant digital noise.