Reflections
With a lot of new people here, we thought we’d introduce ourselves again, and our goals for Logging Off Club…
Born out of a conversation with friends on our way to a girls’ trip in Cornwall for Adele’s 25th birthday, Logging Off Club started as a rant (like all good ideas women have). As we each compared the ways we try to reclaim our attention from mindless scrolling, whether using blocking apps, switching to a dumb phone or deleting accounts altogether, we realised that despite being part of the ‘digital’ generation, we’re just as exhausted as everyone else. So we decided to do something about it, and seek out other people who are feeling the same way, to build out space and time in our lives offline to centre deep and meaningful connection.
We all spend so much time on “social” media, but most of us feel lonelier than ever before. The constant noise of infinite feeds leave us feeling depleted and overwhelmed, as real connection gets replaced with digital interactions. From the rise of remote work and online dating, to the decline of community centres and third spaces, our digital lives have left us more isolated and craving community.
Logging Off Club aims to bring people together offline to reconnect, reflect and try new things. It’s a space to feel more present, connect with others and rekindle your curiosity. Whether you regularly take digital detoxes or you’re sick of spending all your spare time scrolling, Logging Off Club offers a space for us to embrace the offline.
Through our curated newsletters, we’ll share all the (OFFLINE) ways we’ve been pursuing connection, creativity and wellness in the past month. Our in-person events will invite you to join exclusive sessions that deepen your relationship with our core values; connection, creativity and wellness. Subscribe to join Logging Off Club and come back to life.
Our HQLT this month
(high-quality-leisure-time)
ADELE:
Clearing out my book collection, going for walks without my phone, swimming in the sea, sunbathing in the garden, solo brunch at Idlehands, playing in the garden with my niece and nephew, playing Articulate with my besties, Buzzballs on the beach.
INDIA:
Holiday reads, lying on the beach, going to my grandma’s for breakfast, making Adele’s birthday cake, harvesting veg from my allotment, playing cards, looking at all my new houseplant growth while I’ve been away.
OUR SUBSCRIBERS:
Repotting and tending to my tomato plants. Finished a jigsaw puzzle. A lot more walking, preparing for my 87 mile trail in July. Going to my boyfriend’s mum’s to cook and play dominoes. Finished knitting a bag. Enjoying the beautiful wild flowers. Writing letters to a retired colleague. Went to a silver ring making workshop. Enjoying some rainy days as it reminds me to slow down and rest and I love knowing the plants and wildlife will thrive and come alive (there was such a dry spell that plants/grass were starting to dry up and look brown).
July’s guide to being Offline
Brain Rot Antidotes:
Sunshine
Slow Mornings
Being in Nature
Exercising without Headphones
Herbal Teas
Early Nights
Reading
Yoga
Spending Time with Friends
Cleaning & Tidying
Eating Fruit
Being Creative
Evening Strolls
Helping Other People
Journalling
What we’re reading
FICTION
NON-FICTION
ARTICLE
Good news in the offline world
Children are increasingly taking breaks from their smartphones to better manage their mental health, personal safety and concentration spans, research has revealed. Read the article here.
Zohran Mamdani, the socialist mayoral candidate in New York City, won a resounding victory in the primary. At a time when many formerly progressive politicians are pandering to the right to win votes, Mamdani is teaching the world’s leaders a lesson in integrity. Read here.
A phone-free prom night? These high schoolers asked for it. What happens when teens hand over their phones at prom? They dance like nobody's watching. Read the article here.
Where we’re walking
This month a group of our friends attempted to walk Seven Sisters (hungover might we add). After a sweaty hike up to the first sister, we stopped for a picnic of our walk snacks instead, but it was still a beautiful day.
If you’re in Sussex, you can get the train to Seaford and a short bus to Seven Sisters Country Park, or the 12 Bus from Brighton.
ALSO Read this guide from our friends at City Daze on London’s best green spots for summer strolls!
What we’re listening to
Offline events
Logging Off: Adele Zeynep Walton in conversation with Venetia La Manna
Come to Trafalgar Square to hear fair fashion campaigner Venetia La Manna and our co-founder Adele in conversation discussing Logging Off and how to heal your relationship with the online world.
Grab tickets here.
Left Book Club is launching 100 reading groups across the UK to encourage political education and community learning - check them out here and join your local group!
Really excited to be collaborating with our friends Half/Baked Productions again! We’re returning to Zettler studios in Hackney on Saturday 9th August for a phone-free BOOKS + BEADS craft session where you can:
📖 swap your fave book for a brand new read
🎀 create your own beaded bookmark
📱 log off and connect with new people IRL
Whether you’re a bookworm, a crafty girlie or just looking for something new to try, come hang and create something cute with us 💫
All materials provided so just bring a book you 💖 and we’ll handle the rest!
Click here to secure your spot TODAY!
Journal Prompt
Summer can make us feel guilty for not making the most of the longer, sunny days. But ask yourself, what makes me feel excited to get up in the morning? Then do that thing. Create your day for you.
See you in August or at an IRL event soon,
India & Adele