Today is international Quitters Day
But tomorrow might be a new beginning.
Hi there 😃
Today, the second Friday of January, is international Quitters Day.
Remember the New Year’s resolution we talked about earlier?
Research shows that by now, the majority of people have already abandoned their resolutions.
So, if you did, don’t worry, you’re not the only one 😉
However, I just wanted to say that tomorrow might be a new beginning.
The beginning of being in control over your digital distractions.
The beginning of freed up time that can be spend magically.
I asked the members who have gone through the Unplug & Unfold challenge what they would to say to the people who are doubting about joining the challenge or not.
This is what they said:
“I’d say just do it. It’s a surprisingly eye-opening experience.”
Stef Van de Pol
“Voor wie nog twijfelt: Je hebt niets te verliezen en heel veel te winnen. Deze drie avonden kunnen je leven veranderen!"
Jeroen
“Nothing is easy in life and you should go through the hard things to become stronger. If you want to live an easy life with dull experiences that’s your problem but you don’t get the same experiences.”
Begüm Balaban
“If you’re hesitant to join, I’d say it will not only change how you feel about spending time on your phone — more importantly, it will also change how you feel about yourself.”
Priya
Ready to have a new beginning?
FAQ: I need my laptop/smartphone/social media for my job/study, can I still join?
Yes! The “Unplug & Unfold”-challenge is about getting a fresh perspective on which technologies are essential to you and which are distractions. You decide for yourself how far you go in the “unplugging”, so you don’t have to unplug from technologies that are essential to you.
Furthermore, as you might read in the testimonials, the challenge improves concentration and reduces stress, which benefit your job or study for sure!
Interested in joining the upcoming challenge?
This time, there will be two groups of people taking on the challenge in parallel:
The In-Person Group (physical events in Leuven)
Saturday 11/01/25 (13-16h): Takeoff
Saturday 25/01/25 (13-16h): Explore & Connect
Saturday 08/02/25 (13-16h): Re-integrate
The Online Group (online video calls)
Saturday 11/01/25 (19-22h): Takeoff
Saturday 25/01/25 (19-22h): Explore & Connect
Saturday 08/02/25 (19-22h): Re-integrate
The complete challenge package comes with a 48 euro commitment. If you sign up together with a friend, it will be only 38 euro per person.
Ready to Unplug & Unfold?
If there’s anything holding you back, you can always let me know by answering this mail. Or send me a WhatsApp: +32 473 78 14 61
PS If you’re interested, but can’t afford it, you can ask someone (parents, boyfriend/girlfriend,…) to gift it to you. If that doesn’t work, let me know by responding to this email. I might have a solution for you (see below).
PPS If you would love to financially support someone by gifting them the Unplug & Unfold Challenge, you can subscribe to this newsletter as a Founding Member. For every 50 euros you pledge, 1 person can follow the Unplug & Unfold Challenge without having to pay. As an exchange, I’ll keep you updated about the stories that unfold through the Unplug & Unfold Challenge. If you’re interested in that, let me know by responding to this email 😃