Off The Hook: How I Lost My Mobile Phone and Found Myself - Softcover

Kestrel, Karen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1098986679 ISBN 13: 9781098986674

Publisher: Independently published, 2019

Synopsis

As an advocate for direct communication I have chosen to live my life without a mobile phone for a year. In this book, I share my experiences and findings and pass on the tips to help you discover the delight in connecting with close friends, family and people in a straight-forward, old fashioned way - without filters, without the ambiguities of text or messages that disappear within seconds. PRAISESir Anthony Seldon, Author and Vice Chancellor of Buckingham University:"This is a book that has found it’s time as people are reaching out for ways to become truly connected in this digital age. Karen Kestrel’s concept of becoming dis-engaged from one’s smartphone seems at first sight rather drastic and yet Karen has set forth undaunted to test-drive this new lifestyle choice and shares her well observed findings and experiences with humour, honesty and most importantly heart. Being happy and having good mental health is a fundamental right of every young person and I hope that this book, ‘Off the Hook’, will prove an inspiration to many who want to make a positive change to their world." John Burgos, Host of Beyond The Ordinary Show: "Karen Kestrel has her finger of the pulse of an epidemic that we are just barely starting to feel the effects from. If you are ready to liberate from the social conditioning that suggests that you have to risk your health, vitality, and relationships in order to be connected, Karen’s Off the Hook is a must read. And be careful, you might be entertained along the way with her quick wit and amazing humor." Professor Sukanya Sen Gupta, RHUL London University:“The message in this book spoke to my heart and moved me to tears. Karen Kestrel has inspired me to reconnect with my true self and helped me disconnect from the mental chatter! Off the Hook is the go-to book.”Could you live without your mobile phone? Do you want to?If your answer is 'Yes' or even 'Maybe' to either of these questions then read on - because it IS doable and, not only that, it's so enjoyable! • Give up being a hostage to your mobile • Start living a life in the present, a life in sharper focus • Heighten your senses • Rediscover the art of conversations • Have meaningful communication with your teenagers I believe in front door communication, not back door 'chat burglars'! Suffering with FOMO? (Fear Of Missing Out) Then try living NOMO (No Mobile) Will this make me anti-social? Hell no, it will make you PRO-social! Might you be a Mobile Addict? Take time out and find some Free Mind Time. ABOUT THE AUTHORIn the last two years, I have suffered with debilitating bouts of dizziness. I needed to find a way to exist in this uber-busy digital world without personal fallout like this. So, the idea of giving up using my mobile came to me last December for this simple reason - I realised it had to go so I could explore a way forward in this hectic world. I am acutely aware of mental health issues and as a mother of two teenage sons I am passionate about helping others find a balance in their lives - it's all about thriving, not striving - staying in the moment without constant distractions.Your views count, please share them at: https://www.mobilefree.me/questionairemobilefree.meCreating the Mobile Free Me Movement

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1098986679
• ISBN 13: 9781098986674
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 306