Switch Off & Connect. 25.5.2026

Each week, I’ll share one simple idea to help you step away from screens and reconnect.

👉 Now vs Then 5 Questions we asked our guest, Piper Johnston, that you can play at home or work. If you’re a younger person, switch around to ask an older person’s perspective.

1. Hanging Out

“Back in the day, we’d knock on a friend’s door and ask if they could come out…
Now it’s all messages and group chats…
What do you prefer? And do people still just show up?”

2. Games & Fun

“We grew up with games like egg and spoon races, backyard cricket, and board games…
Now it’s gaming, apps, and online worlds…
What do you think is more fun?”

3. Communication

“We used to call people on the phone… sometimes even the house phone!
Now it’s mostly texting or snapping…
Do you like talking or messaging more?”

4. Being Bored

“When we were bored… we had to figure something out — go outside, make something up…
Now there’s always a screen…
Do you ever get bored?”

5. Feeling Connected

“We had fewer ways to connect… but maybe deeper ones…
Now there’s more ways to connect than ever…
Do you think people feel more connected — or less?”

Switch Off & Connect 18.5.2026

Each week, I’ll share one simple idea to help you step away from screens and reconnect.

👉 Bring back the classics.

Egg and spoon races… sack races… even a simple backyard challenge.

You don’t need anything fancy.

Just people, a bit of space… and a willingness to have a laugh.

And I’d love your ideas too…

Send them through on our Facebook page — and I’ll feature one each week.”