How My Second Analog Sunday Went (Plus 3 Fun Card Games)

25 May 2026 #wellness #experiments

Last Sunday, I began Analog Sundays, my experiment in staying away from screens.

To hold myself accountable, here’s what I did on screens:

• Read Bubbles Briefing
• Pay bills and do accounting
• Edit and publish yesterday’s post
• Watch a tutorial on shuffling cards

I met the goal of keeping my online time under an hour.

Here’s what I did offline:

• Laundry. Well, the washing machine did it.
• Breathwork after lunch. Your stomach likes it when you’re relaxed.
• Dishes without podcasts. What used to feel like a productivity hack had turned into doomscrolling.
• Shopping without my phone. Slowing down and meditation seems to be working. I stayed calm in long lines.
• Play card games. Last Christmas, my coding agency sent me a card game book and a deck. I finally tried them last weekend. I enjoyed: War, Go Fish, and Old Maid. Simple games but surprisingly fun. Old Maid is my favorite so far. I’ve decided card games will be a permanent part of Analog Sundays.

Apart from card games, for your next Analog Sunday, one of my books could be the perfect offline companion.