In the final update of Rhik’s journey to break his phone addiction, he experiences a breakthrough. Surprisingly, he realizes that his girlfriend Almond was already his girlfriend all along, showing that his experiment has had unexpected results. Rhik is no longer addicted to his phone, spending only 90 minutes a day on it, with just five minutes on Instagram. One of the most impactful conversations he had was with a Buddhist teacher who emphasized the importance of finding satisfaction within oneself rather than seeking it externally. Rhik now sees friendship as an offline activity and has found joy in his “boring” life without the need for escape. He has also noticed an increase in time spent reading and has become more productive in his freelance work. Overall, he has learned to recognize his discontent and address it in healthier ways. However, Rhik admits that he has developed a new addiction to sugar.
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/feb/05/phone-screentime-detox-reflection