My phone broke about a year ago and I never replaced it. That has made my life a lot better. More time to be in the moment with people and think. Highly recommend it.
(I have an iPad Pro as you still need something that can run apps, but there's no risk of me lugging that thing around)
I have dreamed of ditching the phone but haven't because so many sites that require a phone number to make an account, and some that use that number to validate your identity. How do you get around this?
One tamer one is the time I stopped to help a woman whose car broke down on the side of Route 5 near Camp Pendleton. Her phone had died and she was stuck there waiting for help. I didn't have a phone, but knew there was a Marine Base nearby so drove there to get help. Unfortunately it was dark and I went down the wrong road and suddenly see a Marine running after my car with an M-16. Luckily he didn't shoot, laughed at my Hawaii Driver's License, and directed me to a nearby gas station, where we were able to phone for help.
Not having a phone makes every day an adventure! :)
(I have an iPad Pro as you still need something that can run apps, but there's no risk of me lugging that thing around)