A One-Week Challenge

Turn presence into a habit with a simple seven-day challenge: in every real conversation this week, put your phone away first, then give the person your full attention.

It helps to name it out loud. A quick "Let me put this away so I can actually listen" tells the other person they have you, and it locks you in too.

Notice how it feels as the days pass. Early on, your hand may reach for a phone that is not there. By midweek, the silence stops feeling awkward. By day seven, you will catch details you used to miss, and people will linger longer and share more.